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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 United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently accepting applications for its call for ideas to strengthen urban resilience in Petropavlovsk 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025
Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is currently accepting applications for the Artists and Education Funding 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025
The Baker Hughes is currently accepting applications for its Emerging Talent Internship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025
UNICEF Canada is currently accepting applications for its Youth Advocacy Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025
Artsnb is currently accepting applications for the Equinox Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply fir it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
The Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) is currently accepting applications for the Global Digital Pathways Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Imagine H2O has opened applications for its Accelerator Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University has opened applications for its Ashton Award for Student Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oppourtunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp : The sub-Saharan Africa Health Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (SAHRI Fellowship) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Nordic Agri Research (NKJ) is currently accepting applications for its Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) is currently accepting applications for its Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encoruaged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund 2026. Interested applicanst are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
LEO Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education and Awareness Grant Programme 2026. Interetesd candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025
CatchLight is currently accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting applications for the George Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Roger Williams Park Zoo is currently accepting applications for its Danforth Conservation Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Salzburg Global is currently accepting applications for its Program Internship 2026. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025
Applications are currenty being accepted for the Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) NMA Undergraduate Internship for Undergraduate Nigerian Students 2026. Interested applicants are encourged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 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.