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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.
Summer and Winter Fellowships provide an opportunity for early-career individuals or established professionals new to the field of AI governance to spend three months working on an AI governance research project.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
They are seeking breakthrough innovations in the field of people-centric solutions, with a focus on areas such as knowledge transfer, cultural changes, safety enhancements, and wellbeing and health.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Do you have what it takes to solve the world’s biggest challenges?
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
The Reach for Gold Social Impact Fellowship is a transformative leadership and capacity building program designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about creating lasting impact in their communities.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Application for the 2025 edition of the India School on Internet Governance is out!
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Creative Business Studio is a flagship program developed by Unpublished Africa, specifically designed to empower African visual storytellers and creative entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Media Defence invites applications from lawyers based in sub-Saharan Africa to participate in an upcoming litigation surgery.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation.
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2025
Join curaJOY’s selective 2025 Summer Impact Fellowship — where students design AI-powered solutions to cyberbullying, self-harm, and emotional distress.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
Apply for funding through the Lloyd’s of London Foundation’s new grant programme.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The National Mentor Development Program’s primary aim is to empower women and gender-diverse individuals within the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The Biodesign Innovation Fellowship is a 10-month experience that equips aspiring innovators.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around the world.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
Fundación MAPFRE is launching the 3rd edition of the KBr Photo Award, a biennial international prize that reaffirms the Fundación’s support for artistic creation.
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP), led by Internews’Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is pleased to announce the COP30 CCMP Reporting Fellowship Program for journalists from low- and middle-income countries interested in covering the 30th United Nations Climate Chnage Conference of the Parties (COP30).
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) invites interested parties to submit session proposals to the 2025 edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica25).
Date Posted: 18 Jun, 2025
The True Blue Fellowship (formerly the Fellowship Grant Program) aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate
Date Posted: 17 Jun, 2025
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Date Posted: 17 Jun, 2025
Wiki Loves Earth is an international photography competition to promote natural heritage sites around the World through Wikimedia projects (mainly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons).
Date Posted: 17 Jun, 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.