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.

ICSID offers internship opportunities to highly motivated students enrolled in a graduate degree program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for 1 Hotels Fellowship at E2. The 1 Hotels Fellowship at E2 helps support and invest in young entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders who seek to make the world a better place through projects that accelerate smart climate policies that are good for our economy and our environment.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Are you passionate about sustainable development and social impact in your community and beyond? Are you a student, professional, activist, change-maker, entrepreneur, etc. between 16 - 35 years and interested in making a difference on the African continent and in the world? Do you form part of a youth innovation startup/project team based anywhere across Africa, and look to pivot your SDG impact? If yes, apply for the Melton Foundation SDG Innovation Challenge 2024.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the Allstate Foundation 2024-2025 college service grants. Institutions are required to apply for this opportunity by September 27, 2024 for consideration.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the TGI/Cormart 2025 Graduate Trainee Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for Wigwe University Merit-Based Scholarship. This opportunity is open to Nigerian students seeking alleviate the financial burden of higher education.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 SAIS Investment Readiness Programme. The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) offers a year-long, tailor-made company development programme for African tech start-ups in agriculture, livestock, food, and climate.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the ARE Research Development Fellowship Programme 2024/2025. Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowships offer awardees the opportunity to develop their own research ideas, research skills and capabilities, to grow their research relationships through collaboration and mentorship, and to work towards a substantial research funding proposal.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week Youth Hackathon 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Calling Caribbean journalists! Join Climate Tracker's international COP29 reporting team and cover the pivotal climate negotiations happening in Baku from November 11-22, 2024. Are you passionate about climate change and eager to make a difference? Do you dream of being at the forefront of reporting on global environmental negotiations? Apply now for the Climate Tracker (CT) COP29 Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship 2024.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition (FAST) Program. The FAST program will support and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing up to $15,000 in support for each venture.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for Chi Farms Limited 2025 Graduate Trainee Program. This opportunity is open to young Nigerians who are fresh graduates. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the DAAD Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music scholarship in Germany. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Women in News Leadership Accelerator Programme. Journalists with a passion for the news industry, with a minimum 5-10 years of active experience in the newsroom, should apply.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the Mastercard Al StartUp Challenge 2024. MasterCard, the UAE Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) are collaborating to empower the next generation of Al pioneers in the UAE with their first-ever Al challenge.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the Global Fast Track Programme 2024 for Fin Tech Companies. The programme aims to support FinTech companies to expand and grow in Asia through Hong Kong - the premier business hub that connects to the world.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the African Development Bank-Japan Africa Dream Scholarship 2025. This scholarship is open to applicants from African Development Bank member countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts who are applying to a graduate degree program in energy development and related disciplines.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications are open for the Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC) 2024. This training aims to showcase the remarkable contributions young Africans are already making in health policy, practice, and research; and explore how to broaden engagement with and further empower these young leaders to transform the health sector across Africa.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2024

Applications to be part of the MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa Academy class of 2025 are now open and will close on 15 September 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 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.