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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 United Nations (UN) SDG Action Awards 2024. This award recognizes and honors dedicated people and projects that use innovation and creativity to move the world toward sustainability, equity, and peace.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in collaboration with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is now accepting applications for the 2024 Reporting Fellowships to COP29.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Genewiz Oncology Grants 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Black Women's Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize 2024. As part of its mission as a global Black publishing house connecting Africa and the African diaspora, Cassava Republic Press's is proud to announce the launch of their inaugural $20,000 Global Black Women's Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize dedicatedto exceptional works by Black women.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2024. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships 2024/2025 for Africans. Click here to apply for this scholarship.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Ernst and Young (EY) Nigeria Graduate Trainee Recruitment. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
The Creativity Pioneers Fund 2024 is here, inviting people who harness the power of creativity and culture to shape a better tomorrow. Click here to apply for this grant
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Each year, through the Special Research Fund (BOF), labelled PhD scholarships are being granted to predoctoral researchers by Ghent University in the context of three specific partnerships, with the aim of obtaining a PhD within a period of 48 months. Click here if you are interested in this opportunity.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications for the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) Grants are now open. The RISE grants challenge aims to fund projects addressing gender-based violence (GBV) occurring within and linked to environmental and climate-related sectors.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science 2024 WEST AFRICA. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and The Centre for African Studies in Basel (CASB) call for applications for their 6th Summer School training in African Studies and Area Studies in Africa. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for China Link Scholarship Program. For international students and faculty hoping to participate in academic and research activities in China, the China Scholarship Council (CSC) has established the China Link Scholarship Program.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
Applications are open for Zhengzhou University Henan Provincial Government Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
Applications are open for China University of Petroleum (Beijing) – Beijing Government Foreign Students Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this scholarship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) Resilience Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Cadbury Research Fellowship Scheme for African Scholars. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Environmental Education Partnership (GEEP) Youth Innovation Challenge. This contest is open to youth leaders all around the world.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
You can now apply to be a Doctoral candidate in peace and conflict research at Uppsala university, Sweden. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 May, 2024
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Applications for the ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowships (ETH Fellows) 2024 are now open for international fellows. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 13 May, 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.