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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 open for the Fast Forward Startup Accelerator 2025. Need to raise money? They will teach you how. Want to learn about building a board? Hiring technical talent? They can help you with that too. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications for the SustainE Young Researchers Award 2024 are now open. The SustainE Young Researchers Award aims to recognize and reward outstanding research in sustainability by young scholars. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the WIPO Young Experts Program (YEP) 2025-2026. The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Young Experts Program (YEP) aims to upskill and expand the capabilities of the next generation of global Intellectual Property (IP) leaders to help build innovation ecosystems around the world.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the African Union CIEFFA X ImpactHER Online Capacity Building Training 2024. This fully funded training program is an initiative of the African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Mass Challenge Healthcare Challenge Program 2024. The Healthcare Challenge Program supports healthcare startups on their journey toward early commercialization and scaling. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
The EQUALS Global Partnership invites nominations for the 2024 EQUALS in Tech Awards. They want to hear about initiatives, projects, movements, organizations and institutions around the world working to bridge the digital gender divide.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the American UniversityPostdoctoral Research Impact Fellowship 2024/2025. They welcome applicants who possess a deep interest in understanding how and when research and evidence can have a positive societal impact.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Whitley Awards 2025 for Grassroots Conservation Leaders. The Whitley Awards fund grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South and put an international spotlight on winners' work. Click here to learn more about this grant opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Aug, 2024
MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship (GC Scholarship) accepts applications from international students who are under the protection of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Students who study at schools MPOWER supports can submit their application for GC Scholarship 2025.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Kehinde Alex Bankole Foundation 2024 Scholarship For Nigeria Undergraduate Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Application for the 2024 Senator Karimi Scholarship Bursary is now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Investigative Reporters & Editors Freelance Fellowship 2024. The fellowship provides cash awards to assist independent journalists with investigative projects. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Are you a talented student with an excellent academic record looking for financial aid to study in Europe? Have you considered applying for a scholarship that covers tuition and living expenses at a prestigious university? If so, the Danish Government Scholarships at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) might be the perfect opportunity for you. These scholarships aim to attract highly talented students from non-EU/EEA countries to pursue their master’s degrees at UCPH.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Are you an international student seeking refuge or protection and looking to pursue higher education? The University of Torino (UNITO) offers a remarkable opportunity just for you! The “UNITO for Students at Risk” scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025 are now open for applications, aiming to support students who hold a residence permit for various forms of international protection.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Do you have a passion for photography and a keen interest in capturing the rich religious heritage around the world? Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase and share your creativity with an enthusiastic community of heritage lovers? The FRH Photo Competition 2024 is the perfect platform for you to do just that! Application is open to everyone, regardless of nationality or professional status, making it an inclusive opportunity for amateur and professional photographers.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Winter Fellowship 2025. Summer and Winter Fellowships provide an opportunity for early-career individuals or established professionals new to the field of AI governance to spend three months working on an AI governance research project, learning about the field, and making connections with other researchers and practitioners. This opportunity is open to candidates who are strongly considering using their careers to study or shape the long-term implications of AI.
Date Posted: 05 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the CivicHive CivicTech Fellowship 2024. This is a 20-week bootcamp and implementation program designed for early-stage Civic innovators with tech-enabled ideas that can solve social problems.
Date Posted: 03 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Dyslexia Advocate Fellowship Program 2025. This groundbreaking initiative seeks passionate individuals keen on making a transformative difference in the lives of people with dyslexia in Africa.
Date Posted: 03 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Uongozi Institute Women’s Leadership Programme. The Women’s Leadership Programme allows senior and emerging female leaders to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace from occupying senior leadership positions.
Date Posted: 03 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Julius Berger Graduate Trainee Program. The programme is a 3 years structured skilling and competency building intervention.
Date Posted: 03 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.