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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 for the Journalismfund Environmental Investigative Journalism Grant 2024 are now open. This grant programme supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the David Donald Fellowship for Data Journalism 2025. The fund is designed to support computer-assisted reporting training to university educators so that they can better equip their students to be effective watchdogs through the use of data. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Are you enrolled or about to enroll in a college, university, or trade school? Are you looking for a little extra help in funding your education to cover expenses that other scholarships and financial aid don't cover? If your answer is "yes," you should apply for the ServiceScape Scholarship 2024.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
The Ministry is launching a one-month boot-camp training program designed to provide technical skills and support to both existing and aspiring artisans within the metals industry. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program. There are no geographical restrictions on who may apply for this opportunity. Apply now!
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme for social-change leaders who are working to tackle inequality. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 MTN Global Graduate Development Programme. MTN’s Global Graduate Development Programme seeks to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Click here to learn more about the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2025 are now open. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale's International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peacebuilding, security, and development. Apply now!
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Social Science Research Council Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship. This opportunity is open to citizens of any African country. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths program. The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and appy for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Watson Institute Mobility Fellowship. The Mobility Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower mobility and transportation focused entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the mobility-based businesses they are building. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The Goethe-Institut invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa to bid for a service agreement for the design and implementation of a training programme/s for young women* and the organisation of a small-scale public event. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Yves Rocher Foundation Terre De Femmes International Award 2025. Launched in 2019, the International Terre de Femmes Award is a thematic prize open to all women worldwide. It rewards on-the-ground actions carried out by a woman or a group of women within a non-profit organization. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Mountain Future Award 2024. In celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting institutions and individuals over 18 to submit proposals for transformative projects that contribute to a sustainable tomorrow for mountains, for a chance to win the 2024 Mountain Future Award.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Applied Social Media Lab (ASML) at Harvard University Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a network-based organization cooperating with Shift, is accepting applications for the UNGC Business and Human Rights Accelerator Program, which aims to accelerate progress toward Human Rights 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 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.