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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 Tech Policy Fellowship 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the CIFAR Women in Research Leadership Development Symposium 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Are you a technology-driven startup, passionate about leveraging innovations in the financial services sector to solve Africa's most complex development challenges? Do you have a scalable solution with a defensible position and clear monetization strategy? Apply for the UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the EURES30 Youth Video Competition 2024. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Are you passionate about climate action and making a positive impact on our planet? The European Climate Pact wants to celebrate your efforts.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Girl Up Scholarship Fund 2024 application will be available in Early June 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for John and Alice Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
Proposals are invited for the Visual AIDS Day With(out) Art 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are open for the Forrest Research Foundation Fellowship 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives provides funding to small-scale, high-impact projects in developing nations that align with the thematic focus areas of involvement for Global Affairs Canada. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the ALX Africa/Mastercard Foundation Virtual Assistant Programme 2024. This programme is fully-funded by MasterCard.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
The European Commission now accepts applications for the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2024 from journalists worldwide. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Stanbic IBTC Bank Blue Internship Program. Click here to learn more about this programme and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Interswitch Group EFT Engineering Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Marianne Initiative for Human Rights Defenders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 2024
Applications for the WASCAL Master Research Programme in Climate Change and Marine Science 2024/2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 2024
Applications for the WASCAL Master Research Programme in Informatics for Climate Change 2024/2025 (Fully Funded Scholarship) are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the World Heritage Leadership (WHL) Programme Heritage Place Lab. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 STIAS Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Orange Corners Designs Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jun, 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.