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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.
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is currently accepting applications for its Research Grant on Prevention and Early Detection in Lung Cancer 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
International Baccalaureate has opened applications for the Global Youth Action Fund 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is cuurently accepting applications for its Research Grant on Overcoming Resistance in Lung Cancer 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is currently accepting applications for its Ocean Leaders Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Club of Rome is currently accepting applications for its Communications Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Women's Fund Armenia (WFA) is currently accepting applications for its Grants for Events Raising Awareness on Domestic Violence and Feminist Empowerment 2026. Interested applicants are encouragaed to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Pro Helvetia is currently accepting applications for its Emerging Talents Production Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) is currently accepting applications for its Artist in Residence Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Applications for currently being accepted for The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is currently accepting applications for its Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026
University Network for Human Rights (UNHR) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2026
Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) is currently accepting applications for the RESILIENTD Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026
MIT Solve is currently accepting applications for the Macquarie Community Resilience Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026
Applications are currently being accepted for the ifa CrossCulture Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026
Forte is currently accepting applications for its Project Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026
The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is currently accepting applications for its Action Teaching Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunitity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026
Ards and North Down Borough Council has opened applications for its Empty to Energised Pilot Grant Scheme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026
The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) is currently accepting applications for Supporting the Implementation South Africa’s Space Programmes 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026
The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is currently accepting applications for its Teaching Development Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026
Applications for the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW) Golestan Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026
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.