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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.
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
Applications are open for the Veolia Environmental Trust Habitat and Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2026. Click here ere to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Obama Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Leaders United States Virtual Leadership Development Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Algalita Marine Research and Education is currently accepting applications for its Student Mini Grant Program 2026. Interested applicantsa re encouraged to click here to learn more and apply for the opportunity.
Date Posted: 09 Dec, 2025
Saskatoon Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Quality of Life Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
FilmFreeway is currently accepting applications for its Anarchists United Writers Discovery Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Fund for Investigative Journalism is currently accepting applications for its Seed Grants for Early Reporting in United States 2026. Interesred applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
EPFL is currently accepting applications for its CYD Doctoral Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research is currently accepting applications for its Doctoral Research Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
The Internet Society has opened applications for its Pulse Research Fellowship and Mentorship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Student Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded). Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
International Journal of Urban and Regional Research (IJURR) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Writing-Up Grants for Low and Middle Income Countries 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Women@Dior & UNESCO Education and Mentorship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Zensurance has opened applications for its Small Business Grant 2025.interested applicants are encoraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Food Banks Canada (FBC) has opened applications for its Capacity Boost Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
SickKids Foundation is currently accepting applications for its WomenPowered Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
The Heritage Council is currently accepting applications for its Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
SASCU is currenlty accepting applications for its Green Resilience Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Henry Smith Foundation’s is currently accepting applications for its Holiday Grants Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Dec, 2025
Amref Health Africa has opened applictaions for its County Storytellers for impact Storytelling 2026. interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn about this opportunity and apply for it,
Date Posted: 08 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.