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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.
The Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, invites applications for a Visiting Fellowship to support the Centre’s research and engagement activities.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
African Bridge Network (ABN) is excited to begin recruitment for the 2025 Cohort of the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The WIN Global Leadership Accelerator is now accepting applications for its transformative programme, designed for high-potential mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states around the world.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The 4ther Firm is proud to announce the launch of “The Funding Formula”—a FREE virtual training series designed to help changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations across Africa access the funding they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The FATE Institute Fellowship Program is a two-year, non-residential fellowship designed to engage policy experts, economists, academics, and development professionals in producing evidence-based research and insights
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship; a fully funded opportunity to pursue an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
UCL Master of Public Health (MPH) is offering two scholarships annually which will support applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The MBA Impact scholarship recognises and rewards candidates who have demonstrated the ability to initiate and pursue impact in different settings.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
International Forum, We the Youth (IFWY) is a global platform that connects young people with policymakers from around the world
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
AgriBlue.AI bridges the gap between farmers and AI innovators to revolutionise agriculture and aquaculture, ensuring a resilient and regenerative food system.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The Green School Activation Programme (GSAP) is a transformative initiative aimed at promoting green education through a whole-school approach in secondary schools.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
This notice invites applications from high-achieving Malaria researchers to be considered by their institution for nomination to the Excell Malaria Programme.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
Yiaga Africa, in partnership with WILAN Global and with support from GIZ, is excited to announce the ‘Young Women in Politics Organising Lab’ a leadership and organizing bootcamp designed to mobilize and support young women in politics with the skills and confidence to lead, mobilize, and campaign effectively.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship provides financial support to post-graduate African students who have been accepted onto MBA programmes at the top 10 leading business schools in the world only, as ranked by the Financial Times.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) is inviting undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary schools to take part in its 2025 essay competition.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
Applications are open for the Women & Gender Constituency Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Good Fund Fellowship 2026. This 12-month hybrid leadership program is open to social entrepreneurs around the world.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 2025
The PROTEGO Accelerator aims to develop and implement innovative solutions to collect, sort, recycle, and reuse plastic waste which have a high potential to be scaled up and replicated across the region.
Date Posted: 09 Jun, 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.