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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 Doc Society Climate Story Fund. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Internet Governance Forum Travel Support. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the HudsonAlpha Ag Tech Accelerator 2025. The HudsonAlpha AgTech Powered by gener8tor leverages HudsonAlpha's deep experience in agriscience; specifically agriculture genomics, plant breeding and crop diversity; with gener8tor's national network of mentors and investors, and Huntsville's innate strengths as a technology hub.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EJN Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Great Apes and One Health in Africa 2025. EJN is hosting a virtual media workshop in early May for environmental journalists in range countries in Africa seeking to report on the threats faced by great apes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as conservation strategies to protect these species and their habitats.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Apple Swift Student Challenge 2025. Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge has given thousands of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and learn real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the University of Toronto Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications open for the Ban Ki-Moon Centre Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Are you interested in Al's social impacts in the majority world? Here is your opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking publication that influences policy and decision-making worldwide. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Society Industry Fellowship 2025/2026. The Industry Fellowship is part of the Royal Society's wider Science and Industry Programme, which strives to promote the value and importance of science by connecting academia, industry and government.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Coimbra Group Universities Scholarship Programme 2025/2026. Coimbra Group Universities have been providing, since 2008, young researchers from universities in Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to spend a short period (generally 1 to 3 months) at a Coimbra Group University to carry out part of their research there.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) Annual Photo Contest 2025. The contest invites photographers, researchers, and agriculture enthusiasts to showcase compelling images that highlight the importance of plant nutrition in African agriculture.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Citi Foundation Global Innovation Challenge 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Christian Boulin Fellowships. The Christian Boulin Fellowships support travel and accommodation costs for young scientists visiting facilities at the EMBL sites, so they can learn and use the latest scientific techniques and advance their research projects
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for EMBL CPP Fellowships for scientific visitors. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EMBL-UNESCO Residency in Infection Biology Research 2025. The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are calling for applications from young women scientists working on infection biology to conduct a short-term research project at EMBL during 2025.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the WIPO PCT Fellowship Program for Graduate Students 2025. The PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) Translation Division of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) organizes a Fellowship Program for assistant terminologists, translators, post-editors, translation technologists, and technical specialists, with the aim of providing training and on-the-job experience at an international organization.
Date Posted: 13 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award 2025. TWAS invites nominations for the Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) 2025. The third phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) marks a significant step in empowering young African leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovative and sustainable development on the continent.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
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.