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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 2024 Flat6Labs/Organon Women’s Health Accelerator Program. The Women’s Health Accelerator Program, launched by Flat6Labs and Organon, a global healthcare company, aims to support Femtech startups that focus on enhancing women’s health and wellness, across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
UNICEF has launched the Youth Advocates programme, a new initiative to recruit talent in partnership with United Nations Volunteers (UNV). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
UNICEF has launched the Youth Advocates programme, a new initiative to recruit talent in partnership with United Nations Volunteers (UNV). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Sundry Foods Limited Restaurant Management Trainee Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how you can apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers Helmut Schmidt fully funded Scholarships to study Master of Management in Non-Profit Organizations at Hochschule Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences in Germany.
Date Posted: 06 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Stanbic IBTC Graduate Trainee Program. Click here to learn how to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2023/2024 Federal Government Scholarship Awards (Nigerian Scholarship and Education Bursary Award). Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Slovak Republic Government Scholarships for Foreign Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Applications for the IMT School Scholars at Risk Research Grants are now open. Click here to read more about this scholarship and learn how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
International students are eligible to apply for the fully funded Central South University Scholarship for 2024–2025. These grants are available for PhD, master’s, and undergraduate studies. These grants will pay for monthly stipend, medical insurance expenses, on-campus housing, and tuition.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Are you prepared to advance in your leadership role? The goal of the Tällberg Leaders Mentoring Leaders program is to give up-and-coming leaders the tools, connections, and expertise they need to take on the most important global issues of our day. Don’t pass up this incredible opportunity if you’re an up-and-coming leader looking to advance your career and have a lot of demonstrated potential!
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
The Banff Mountain Book Competition applications are open for 2024. This competition is part of the Banff CentreMountain Film and Book Festival, which celebrates mountain literature, film, and photography. It’s a platform that gathers filmmakers, writers, publishers, athletes, and adventurers, offering mountain enthusiasts diverse experiences.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the Awaji Youth Federation Fellowship 2024 in Japan. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
The MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) program at MIT strives to foster innovation in science and engineering education in tertiary academe institutions in Africa through an inter engagement with faculty members from African. Applications are now open for this program.
Date Posted: 05 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Masters Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2024
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2024
Applications for the Youth Advisory Committee 2024 are currently open. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2024
For over a decade the American Express Leadership Academy has aimed to strengthen the non-profit sector by building the capacity of its leaders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2024
The Mentor-Intern Program Is a unique, carefully-curated, and rigorous global internship program infused with social-emotional learning (SEL) and personalized growth enhancement roadmap.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition. Click here to learn more about this competition and how to apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Apr, 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.