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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Nigeria to help fund your studies abroad or in Nigeria. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Legal Vice Presidency’s (LEG VPU) Internship Program. The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest. The prize is free to enter and open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 18 and over.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 contest. Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 will be the 15th edition of the photograph competition, with many returning and 2 new countries (Cyprus and Libya) joining the annual competition.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 British Council UK Alumni Awards. This is an opportunity to raise your international profile, build your professional networks and business connections, and win a trip to the UK!
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 International News Media Association Elevate Scholarship Program. The Elevate Scholarship program is designed to strengthen the future of the news business by embracing and elevating historically under-represented and disadvantaged groups in early- to mid-level positions at news media companies in all regions of the world.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. Click here to learn more about this contest and participate in it.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Rice Miller Business Training (RMBT) Program and Business Development Support. GIZ-MOVE, Bühler Group, and Partners in Food Solution are offering a unique and in-depth training & coaching program for rice processors in Kano and Lagos state, Nigeria. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Earth Prize Environmental Sustainability Competition for students. This contest aims to inspire and empower the next generation of environmental leaders and innovators, creating a global platform for sharing and scaling their solutions.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Smithsonian Resilience and Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. Through the Resilience and Sustainability Fellowship, the Smithsonian seeks to support up to five post-doctoral fellows as they conduct independent research in support of the Smithsonian's goals to understand and expand resilience.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the MFWA DPI Journalism Fellowship Phase II. The fellowship seeks to host a cohort of 60 experienced journalists from Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Princeton in Africa Fellowships. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025. The program will bring together entrepreneurs from across Africa, empowering them to address climate resilience and food security.
Date Posted: 31 Aug, 2024
Applications for the Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2025 are now open. The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is one of the Elsevier Foundation's flagship partnerships. Together with Elsevier's Chemistry journals, the Elsevier Foundation provides funding for two winning projects per year, implementing green & sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South - advancing both Climate Action (SDG 13) and Gender Equity (SDG 5).
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. A
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
WIPO is excited to announce the launch of its latest edition of the IP Management Clinic (IPMC), specifically designed for SMEs and Startups in the Arab region. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship. The workshop is part of a multi-year effort to support political science research among early-career scholars in the MENA region and to strengthen research networks linking Arab scholars with their colleagues overseas.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is pleased to open applications for its 2025 Artists in Residence Programme that has been running since 2022. Designed to stimulate arts practice as research, the programme is targeted at artist-academics working in a range of disciplines.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. Pioneering proposals addressing new and emerging fields of research or those introducing creative, innovative approaches are welcomed.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop. The aim of the workshop is to equip more African CSOs with an understanding of the African Union human rights landscape.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 CAPSI-Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship. The aim of the PhD fellowship is to provide opportunities for young African doctoral students registered in African universities to participate in research on non-profit organisations and their contributions to African economies.
Date Posted: 30 Aug, 2024
1. What are the top universities in Nigeria?
Some of the top institutions include the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Covenant University, and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). These universities are known for their academic excellence and diverse range of programs.
2. What are the general admission requirements for Nigerian universities?
Admission requirements generally include a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects in your Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), such as WAEC or NECO. Also, students must sit for and pass the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam with a score that meets the cut-off for their desired higher institution and program.
3. What is the academic calendar like in Nigeria?
The academic calendar in Nigerian universities is divided into two semesters: the first semester and the second semester.
4. What is the cost of tuition for universities in Nigeria?
Tuition fees vary depending on the institution. Public universities generally have lower tuition fees, ranging from N100,000 to N200,000 per year for Nigerian students, while private universities can charge between N400,000 and 1,000,000 or more per year.
5. Can international students study in Nigeria?
Yes, international students are welcome to study in Nigeria. Generally, admitted international students have to obtain a visa and apply for a Subject To Regularization (STR) visa before leaving their home country. Some universities have specific departments that assist international students with the application process and settling in. Reach out to your prospective university for further instructions.
6. What languages are used for instruction in Nigerian universities?
English is the primary language of instruction in Nigerian universities, as it is Nigeria’s official language. However, students may encounter native languages in informal settings or cultural studies courses.
7. Are Nigerian degrees recognized internationally?
Yes, degrees from accredited Nigerian universities are recognized internationally. However, the level of recognition may depend on the specific country or region, and graduates may need to undergo further credential evaluation for certain professional fields, such as medicine or law.
8. What is the average duration of study for undergraduate programs in Nigeria?
The duration of undergraduate programs in Nigeria typically ranges from 4 to 6 years, depending on the course of study. For example, programs like Medicine and Engineering usually take longer (5-6 years), while courses in the humanities and social sciences may take 4 years.