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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 J-PAL Africa Internship Program 2025. J-PAL Africa invites you to apply for an internship in their policy, research and education & training teams. The internships are paid, and positions can be structured as either part- or full-time. The internship location is either in-person (in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Accra, or Nairobi) or remote, depending on the nationality of the intern and the needs of the team.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Current World Archaeology (CWA) Photo Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? Apply for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the GREAT Scholarships 2025-2026 to Study in the UK. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2025-2026. The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world's leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth. Click here to find out if you are qualified for this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. Jointly organized by the UNU and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to provide promising, highly qualified young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research in sustainability under host researchers at domestic universities and research institutions across Japan in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Food Prize 2026. The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Early Career Researcher Award 2025. This Award recognizes accomplishments of early-career professionals in the field of MEWE, who are within 5 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organizations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Mid-Career Award 2025. This Award recognises sustained accomplishments of a mid-career professional in the field of MEWE, who is within 15 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organisations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the International Water Association (IWA) MEWE Ardern-Lockett Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2025. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the University Of Laval 2025 Excellence Scholarship for International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
The American Psychological Foundation (APF)‘s Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Rotary Foundation Global Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and displaced individuals? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offers a dynamic internship program for talented, motivated, and passionate individuals from around the globe. Gain invaluable experience in the humanitarian sector while contributing to UNHCR’s mission of protecting and supporting people forced to flee.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship. The Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Songhai is calling on interested young individuals to apply for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 Cohort. Mid to senior-career professionals from around the world are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 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.