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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.
TheBoardroom Africa-Mastercard Foundation is accepting applications for the EMERGE Program for Africa’s Emerging Leaders 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
The Surge AI is currently accepting applocations for the Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
Google News Initiative has opened applications for the JournalismAI Innovation Challenge 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is currently accepting applications for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2026-2027. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
Wellington City Council is accepting applications for its Waste Minimisation Fund 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is accepting applications for the Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Nov, 2025
Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) is currently accepting applications for the International Development Grant Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
The Rockefeller Foundation has opened applications for its Big Bets Fellowship 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn morre about this fellowship and apply for it
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
Somerset Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Hinkley Point C Community Fund Small Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oppotunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
The African Leadership and Management Training for Impact in Malaria Eradication (ALAMIME) has opened applications for its Cohort 5 Programmme 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
Cure Parkinson’s has opened applications for its Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) is currently accepting applications for WASCAL Innovative Ideas Competition for Sustainable Energy (WISE) 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 13 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Toronto Business Incubation & Commercialization Grant Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oppoortunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have started accepting applications for the Concrete in Life Global Photography Competition 2025/2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it,
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
INSPIRE Youth Health has opened applications for its Phoenix Open Call: Sustaining HIV Services in Resource-Constrained Settings 2025. Interested candiadates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Kelley African Business Club Challenge 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Ontario Trillium Foundation is currently accepting applications for its System Innovations Grants Program 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grants and apply with it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Applications for the Kalliopeia Foundation Seeds of Radical Renewal Fellowship Program 2026 is currently being accepted. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
World Food Forum (WFF) has opened applications for its Young Chefs Programme 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2025
Kenya Film Commission is accepting applications for Women in Film Entrepreneurship Hub 2025, Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 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.