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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 now open for the 2025 African Union (AU) Internship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
The United Nations -UN Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship is an opportunity for the next generation of biosecurity leaders from the Global South to engage in multilateral discussions within the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). Organized by the UNODA (United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs) in Geneva, this Fellowship provides a unique platform for young scientists to deepen their expertise in biosecurity, engage with senior experts, and connect with an international youth network.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
After the successful completion of Phase I of this innovative programme in 2023-2024, YLF has launched its second phase in 2025. This is a learning programme for young, future leaders for a world free of nuclear weapons.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Elevate your business with the power of AI in the Google Hustle Academy Business Bootcamp 2025!
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship. This internship is aimed at ensuring that young women have access to building a career in technology.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Climate Tracker (CT) Caribbean Climate Journalism Awards 2025. Together with their partners at Open Society Foundations, Climate Tracker is shining a spotlight on the incredible work of climate journalists across the Caribbean.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD & Medical Students 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
The UNICEF Venture Fund is calling for applications from start-ups developing cutting edge tech solutions improving access to quality health care and services, and ensuring socio-economic participation of women and girls.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2025 - Cohort Eight. Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises. The program identifies African entrepreneurs running early-stage nonprofits or for-profit businesses that address key community needs through technology or differentiated business models. The goal is to help scale their ventures and impact in the areas of health, education, energy, agriculture, financial inclusion, gender inclusion, nutrition, commerce, industrial development, and other socioeconomic goods.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025. Following the success of the previous two competitions in 2022 and 2023, the Global Integrated Flood and Drought Management Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2025 aims to involve young professionals in climate action efforts to promote global resilience to flood and drought.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) Accelerator Program 2025. Global Fellows in Courage (GFiC) is a 6-month accelerator program (via Zoom) designed for social entrepreneurs aged 25-35 who are working to advocate for human rights and gender justice. The mission of the fellowship program is to help emerging leaders drive bold and courageous social change, improve their effectiveness, and advance their missions throughout the world.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat is now accepting applications for the Capacity Award Programme to Advance Capabilities and Institutional Training in one Year (CAPACITY) Fellowship Programme 2025. The CAPACITY Fellowship aims to build local professional expertise and enhance the capacity of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to address climate change challenges.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications for the 2025 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme are now open. AFRIKA KOMMT! a flagship initiative of German industry for young, future leaders from Africa. The fellowship programme that connects visionary African professionals and leading German companies. Together they pave the way for global inclusive business and mutually beneficial. The programme provides an unparalleled opportunity to young, talented African professionals for a one year career and life transformational experience.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications for the TractionBoost Accelerator Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) is inviting international students to immerse themselves in A*STAR’s dynamic research environment and collaborate with world-renowned scientists.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the TWAS-CAS Young Scientists Award for Frontier Science 2025. This annual prize, instituted in 2020, recognizes the scientific achievements of young scientists who work and reside in developing countries.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. This year-long fellowship is designed to enable youth leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with the tools, networks, and expertise needed to drive impactful solutions in the growing field of climate mobility.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Program 2026. The USIP Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship Competition, in support of Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) and USIP priorities, seeks applications from senior experts who will advance thought leadership and scholarly research at the intersection of security cooperation and conflict prevention. Priority will be given to research proposals which closely align with the missions of both U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and DSCU.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2025. The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with the researchers in areas of mutual interest.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 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.