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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 currently being accepted for the Salzburg Global Library Internship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Yale University is currently accepting applications for its Council on African Studies Visiting African Scholars Fellowship Program 2026
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Maldives National University National Research Fund: Emerging Research Grants (NRF-ERG) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grants and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Small Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is now accepting applications for its Walters Kundert Fellowship 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is currently accepting applications for its Invitation for Sub-Delegation(s) For Creating Opportunities for Youth and Women in Africa (COYWA) 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here and apply with it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Durban FilmMart South Africa has now opened applications for its Talents Durban Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Nov, 2025
Digital Health Africa is currently accepting applications for its Internship Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge and Deep Tech Pioneers Community 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism Fellowship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
University of Lausanne (UNIL) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Research Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
UNIQLO is currently accepting application for its Global Management Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is accepting applications for the Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
France Éducation international is cuurently accepting applications for its Language Teaching Assistant Program 2026/2027. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Imperial College London is currently accepting applications for the Global Development Fellowship 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Santa Fe Institute is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate Complexity Research Programme 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Vienna BioCenter (VBC) Scientific Training Summer School Research Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Max Planck Institute has opened applications For Gravitational Physics Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Australia Awards Fellowships Round 21 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about the opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 2025
Groundwork London is currently accepting applications for the Resilient Communities Grants Programme 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Nov, 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.