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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.
Edinburgh Futures Institute is proud to open calls for their Visiting Fellowship programme, for visits in the 2025/26 academic year. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025
Proposals are open for the AU-EU Youth Lab Representation Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to take action against climate change? Are you looking for a program that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and network to address this global crisis? The Climate Change: Learning for Action fellowship is your best opportunity to join. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Türkiye Scholarships for Undergraduate, Masters & Ph.D. Studies in Turkey. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Université Paris-Saclay Master’s Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded for 1 or 2 years to students enrolled in a Master’s programme at Université Paris-Saclay, depending on their admission level (M1 or M2), and subject to completion of the required number of credits to go through to the following year of study.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
The Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) is excited to announce the Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health initiative, aimed at addressing critical health challenges in Nigeria. This Request for Proposals (RFP) invites innovative and scalable project ideas that can significantly impact maternal, newborn, and child health outcomes in the country.
Date Posted: 11 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Economic Forum Early Careers Programme - Spring 2025 Cohort. The Early Careers Programme provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real-world experience. The positions they offer are best suited to bachelor's and master's program graduates, with 1-2 years of previous professional experience.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your country of origin – a non-European developing or transition country? Then you should apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Google.org Generative AI Accelerator Program. This global open call is looking for nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the Generative AI Accelerator. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2,025 Women Techsters Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Are you an innovative entrepreneur building groundbreaking solutions for the mining sector in Africa? Are you using technology such as data visualisation, drone applications with particular focus on waste treatment, efficient mineral recovery methods, and data interpretation, or other mining innovations that enhance operational efficiency, safety and sustainability? Apply now to join the Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme, designed to empower startups to scale and succeed across Africa.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Gratitude Network Fellowship Program 2025. Gratitude Network's Fellowship is a free 1-year program for non-profit leaders and their organizations anywhere around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the STARTS Prize Africa 2025. The STARTS Prize Africa welcomes innovative initiatives that strive towards a positive social, humanitarian, economic or political impact and promote a diverse and sustainable society.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Ashoka Power of Local Challenge 2025. This challenge seeks small business ecosystem builders - organizations that provide small businesses with diverse and equitable opportunities like resources, tools, networking, and more. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is now open for applications for summer 2025. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
AI Academy empowers Nigerians with essential AI skills to innovate, solve challenges, and access global opportunities. If you are a Nigerian looking to enhance your AI skills, this opportunity is for you.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues, the program targets areas like energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, where innovative solutions are essential. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
The African Space Agency (AfSA) is excited to announce the launch of its Logo Design Competition. This initiative invites young Africans aged 18 to 29 to unleash their creativity and design a logo that embodies AfSA’s vision, mission, and influence as a central player in advancing Africa’s space ambitions.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
To drive higher R&D outcomes, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council is seeking new R&D projects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 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.