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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 now open for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Are you a refugee student seeking a transformative educational opportunity in Japan? Have you ever dreamed of studying at a prestigious university while receiving full financial support? The Education Pathways Scholarship (EPS) might be the perfect chance for you. Launched in 2024, the EPS aims to provide refugee students with a pathway to higher education at the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
The Mentor Amiable Professional Society (MAPS) has launched the FULLY FUNDED Young Professional Fellowship Sao Paulo 2024, a noteworthy initiative designed to hone the leadership abilities of young people under 40. The program’s main goals are to produce citizens of the highest caliber and with a higher sense of responsibility by promoting interfaith harmony, cultural variety, and the integration of many ethnic groups.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the IRENA Youth Forum 2025. The International Renewable Energy Agency's (IRENA) sixth IRENA Youth Forum: The New Generation of Decision Makers will convene from 9 - 13 January 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates at the margins of the fifteenth session of the IRENA Assembly (11-13 January 2025).
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Thomson Reuters Regional Virtual Training on Illicit Finance in Africa 2024. Thomson Reuters Foundation is looking for journalists based anywhere in Africa who are motivated to understand how their country could be losing money via illicit means. Apply for this training now!
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship Program 2025-2026. The program's long-term goal is to accelerate gender equality in STEM by generating conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific careers through alleviating some of the barriers they encounter when enrolling in STEM disciplines.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Talos Fellowship -Spring 2025. The Talos Fellowship is a programme that empowers ambitious graduates to launch European policy careers focused on artificial intelligence.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program 2025-2027. The Carnegie Ethics Fellowship is a space for talented young professionals to develop their capabilities and be examples of values-driven responsible leadership.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Photography Competition 2024. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is excited to announce a photography competition in honour of Black History Month this October. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant.The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Australia Awards Fellowships. Fellowships target senior and mid-career officials and professionals who are in a position to advance development outcomes in priority areas and increase the institutional capacity of partner countries through their leadership.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme. This programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. This programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Early Career Awards. The Award aims to acknowledge and honour outstanding contributions to the development of our discipline and the broad field of population studies by early career scholars in different world regions and boost the global visibility of their achievements.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Women and Clean Energy in West Africa (WOCEWA) Scholarship and Green Jobs Program. The initiative will sponsor young women from West Africa to complete their master's programs.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. The program offers five-month fully funded fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and five-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program and to take advantage of the opportunity to engage actively in the Center’s national mission.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP). The World Bank is looking for prospective Young Professionals (YPs) to join them from around the world with diverse backgrounds, exceptional technical skills, outstanding leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to WBG mission and values.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Legal Vice Presidency’s (LEG VPU) Internship Program. The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest. The prize is free to enter and open to any citizen of a Commonwealth country aged 18 and over.
Date Posted: 02 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.