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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.
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is currently accepting applications for its World Wildlife Day International Youth Art Contest 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for Agency Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Harvard Kennedy School Carr-Ryan Center Racial Justice Fellowship Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT) is currently accepting applications for its Charity Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
openDemocracy is currently accepting applications for its Tech Reporting Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
Eurac Research has opened applications for its UNESCO Chair Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are enocouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Dec, 2025
BRAVE1 is currently accepting applications for its Special Grant Program for the Development of AI Technologies 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Creative Ireland has opened applications for its Creative Health and Wellbeing Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Sea-Changers is currently accepting applications for its Marine Conservation Main Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
International Photography Awards (IPA) has opened applications for its Photography Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Albertine Foundation has opened applications for its Transatlantic Research Partnership Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World Residential Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Sea-Changers is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Program for Grassroots Marine Conservation Projects 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Obama Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Leaders Africa Virtual Leadership Development Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) is currently accepting applications for its Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
United Nations Office at Geneva is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Study Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
AIMS South Africa has opened applications for its AI for Science Master's Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is currently accepting applications for its Early Career Research Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Creative Ireland is currently accepting applications for its Creative Youth Nurture Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 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.