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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 Viva Technology Africa Tech Awards 2025. This year, Viva Tech organizes the fourth edition of the Africa Tech Awards. This pan-African initiative recognizes and supports startups striving to make a positive impact in three important areas - GreenTech, Health Tech, and E-commerce / Fin Tech. Startups provide vital solutions to major global challenges and help foster sustainable development.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AIM Ambitious Impact Research Program 2025. This fellowship program is designed to equip participants with the tools and skills needed to identify, compare, and recommend the most effective charities and interventions. It is a full-time, fully cost-covered program that runs online for 12 weeks.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025. The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is a multifaceted, cohort-based, entrepreneurial program focused on the advancement of collegiate female founders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AUDA-NEPAD Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience 2025. The Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience is an initiative that aims to accelerate the growth of African healthcare companies to strengthen the continent's pandemic resilience, in line with the African Union's Energize Africa Initiative and Agenda 2063 aspirations.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Foodtech Innovations Awards 2025. The Foodtech Innovations Awards recognizes the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management and innovative business models or technology that can make a change in the food sector.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest 2025. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
The University of Winnipeg will grant scholarships to international graduate students applying for the first time in Canada. Apply now and stand a chance to win a scholarship valued at valued at $5,000.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the UNESCO Communication and Information Sector Internship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
UNESCO has opened applications for different internship positions. Click here to learn more about the All Sectors/Bureaus internship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications for Cohort 8 of the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Program are now open and close on 2 February 2025 at 11:59 pm UTC. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
The ISC3 is excited to announce our upcoming Innovation Challenge focused on Sustainable Chemistry and Climate Change! They are seeking groundbreaking chemistry or chemical technology innovations that tackle climate change mitigation and adaptation. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Fund in partnership with KPMG, Andersen and Leadway Assurance Company Limited invites suitably qualified applicants for the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme (SBSP).
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 IAEA Lise Meitner Programme. Applicants are invited to apply to one or more of the three LMP visiting professional programmes that best align with their professional experiences and qualifications.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Nominations are invited for the Africa Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group 2025. Click here to learn about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Information Controls Fellowship Program 2025. The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration on topics related to repressive internet censorship and surveillance.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the UNIDIR Women in Al Fellowship 2025. This is designed as a capacity-building intervention that endows women diplomats with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the policy, legal and technical aspects of Al, including its gendered implications. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (YALI RLC-SA) Online Cohort 23. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Providus Bank SME Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 National Health Fellows Programme. The National Health Fellows Programme is an initiative approved by HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, aimed at transforming primary healthcare in Nigeria. It seeks to upgrade existing healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new centres across all local government areas. The programme prioritizes accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery and introduces new social accountability mechanisms.
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health. This is a three-month program providing healthcare and wellbeing startups leveraging AI with essential growth skills, internationalization strategies, and Google tools to help them scale and innovate responsibly. Apply now!
Date Posted: 21 Jan, 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.