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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.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting application for its International Climate Protection Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Dec, 2025
Mongabay is currently accepting application for its Y. Eva Tan Conversation Reporting Fellowship 2026-2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Dec, 2025
Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is currently accepting applications for its Black Journalism Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the iF Design Student Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Waterbird Society Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Levitt Family Foundation has opened applications for its Festival Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is currently accepting applications for its Blue Corridors for Turtles (BC4T) Small Grants Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Karne Kunst Art Projects 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about thi opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Citizen Voice and Actions (CVA-Rwanda) is currently accepting applications for its Generation Leadership Academy - Cohort 5 2026. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Code For Africa (CfA) is currently accepting applications for the WanaData Fellowships 2026: Digitalise Youth Voices In Africa. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Berlin Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
World Food Forum (WFF) is currently accepting applications for its Youth Assembly Partner Organizations 2026.Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
The Economic Misfit is currently accepting applications for its Africa NextGen Economist Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Dec, 2025
HundrED has opened applications for its Youth Ambassador Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowships at The University of Melbourne 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
City of Regina is currently accepting applications for its Cultural New Initiative Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
WorkSafeBC has opened applications for its Research Training Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
Centre national des arts plastiques (Cnap) is currently accepting applications for its International College of Photography Research-Creation Grants. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Creative Australia Storytelling and Recording: First Nations Project Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the CFA Institute Journalism Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Dec, 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.