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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 West African Research Center Travel Grant 2025. The WARC Travel Grant promotes intra-African cooperation and exchange among researchers and institutions by providing support to African scholars and graduate students for research visits to other institutions and regions on the continent.
Date Posted: 19 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Internet Society Youth Ambassador Program 2025. As a Youth Ambassador, you are equipped with knowledge and skills to influence policies that defend the Internet while innovating for a better world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Sep, 2024
Are you a young African with an inspiring career journey or story to share? AUDA-NEPAD is calling on all talented and skilled African youth to showcase their achievements and skills in TVET. Apply for the AUDA-NEPAD Africa Skills Revolution Competition 2024.
Date Posted: 19 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 WAAW Foundation Scholarship. WAAW Foundation Scholarship enables female college students in Africa to pursue their studies in a STEM-related course. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Are you passionate about advancing your agricultural technology startup? Applications for the THRIVE Canada Accelerator Program 2024/2025 are now open!
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Bush Fellowship Program 2025. The Bush Fellowship is an investment in people and their capacity to do more good for the region - and it's super flexible. Fellows come from all sectors, including business, nonprofit, and government.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Girls Who Click Ambassador Program 2025. This program is committed to creating an inclusive program for participants from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program 2024/2025. The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or 'next phase' early development work of an existing project. Designed in close consultation with the Indigenous community and industry, eligible filmmakers and creatives can now apply.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Activate Fellowship 2025. The two-year Activate Fellowship provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, commercial partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Are you ready to make a significant impact in education? Education Pioneers offers fellowships that can leverage your unique skills and passion for meaningful change. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the AWS 2024 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
This competition invites for the creation of a logo that will serve as both a distinctive symbol for the Permanent Forum and a reflection of the aspirations and essence of the people it represents. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK program 2024. The African Leaders on the Move is intended for individuals who are from—or passionate about—Africa.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 New Media Writing Prize. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge. The Africa PachiPanda Challenge is a joint effort by MTN and WWF to inspire and support innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges across the continent.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship. Echoing Green supports bold leaders from all over the world who see possibility in the face of the most existential challenges of our day. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Tech Policy Press fellowship. Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the University of Adelaide 2025 Global Academic Excellence Scholarships For International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
The Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is announcing the portal opening for the fifth edition of the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat with His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 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.