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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 Save the Children's Global Media Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Victory Ventures Accelerator Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD) Fellowship on Countering Disinformation 2025. This fellowship supports grassroots organizers from the Global South who have experienced the impacts of online climate disinformation in their territories and want to explore those more deeply through research and storytelling.
Date Posted: 30 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 May, 2025
The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation is the prestigious global award recognizing the exceptional achievements of conservation scientists.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
G20 is calling for submissions for the DPI Innovation Accelerator. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
UKHIH is calling for proposals for its Humanitarian Rapid Research Initiative. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Academy of International Affairs NW Fellowship 2026-2027. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that have a connection to a registered .ORG domain for their contributions, achievements and impact they have made in their communities.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are open for AKI's Animal Welfare Organization Grant Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
If you’re working on innovative research in risk management or climate adaptation, you can now apply for funding through the Lloyd’s of London Foundation’s new grant programme.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Orange Summer Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Are you an aspiring startup in the manufacturing technology sector looking to grow your business across the continent? Join the timbuktoo ManuTech bootcamp in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Fellowship Programme. AIG Fellowship programme gives outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the public sector an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of critical public policy challenges facing the continent.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Kenya? If yes, apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 JournalismAI Academy for newsrooms in Sub-Saharan Africa. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Future of Capitalism Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Farmerline Product Design Fellow Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Applications are open for the Belfast Legacy Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 May, 2025
Submit proposals for the UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking Women Hackathon 2025. The hackathon seeks to address the gap in innovations supporting climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the gender gap in software development in Africa.
Date Posted: 28 May, 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.