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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.
OpenAI has opened applications for its Residency Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Hult Prize Foundation is currently accepting application for its Impact Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
The Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP) is currently accepting applications for its Digitization Grant 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Mérieux Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Istanbul Photo Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Mayo County Council is currently accepting applications for its Arts Act Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
The Radcliffe Trust is currently accepting applications for its Heritage and Crafts Scheme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
EU Code Week is currently accepting applications for its Small Grants for Grassroots Coding Projects 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
The Wolfson Foundation is currently applications for its Funding for Historic Buildings and Landscapes 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is currently accepting applications for its Local Pathways Fellowship 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2025
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is currently accepting applications for its Habitats and Conservation Grant Programme 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Caine Prize for African Writing 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
UNDP has opened applications for the Nigeria Call for Digital Solutions to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls in Nigeria 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to leqrn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
UNICEF has opned applications for its Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is currently accepting applications for its Media Africa Local Journalism Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art is currently accepting applications for its Event Support Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
The New Democracy (NDF) is currently accepting applications for its Fund Strategic Grants Program 2025–26. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) is currently accepting applications for its Seeds for Engineering Ecosystem Resilience Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Programme 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2025
Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is currently accepting applications for its Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 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.