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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.
Applications are open for the Institut Francais Residency Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Granada UNESCO City of Literature, a program under the Department of Culture of the Granada City Council, in collaboration with the University of Granada—through the Vice-Rectorate for University Extension, the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization, and the Vice-Rectorate for Social Responsibility, Equality, and Inclusion—announces a new edition of its International Writers in Residence Programme in Granada. Apply now!
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Al Environmental Footprint Measurement Hackathon 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Giga Accelerator Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is accepting applicants for its Bassem Sabry Fellowship, which it hosts in partnership with the Atlas Corps Fellowship at Cultural Vistas,interested applicants can hereby click here to learn more and apply.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Are you Interested in leadership, entrepreneurship and social enterprise development for community sustainable development? Click here to learn more and apply.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
The Chevening scholarship is now open,do you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges? Click here to learn more about this scholarship and apply to it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Are you an early or mid-stage graduate students,who need assistance with the cost of field work in order to complete their degree? Then the SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards 2025 is for you. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Are you an experienced journalist or media creator? If yes, you would not want to miss the 2025/2026 Tarbell Grant Award. Click here to learn more about this grant and apply.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025/2026 AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program . Click here to learn more about this schorlarship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Future for Religious Heritage Photo Competition 2025. Whether you have a passion for photography or simply enjoy taking beautiful pictures during your holidays, this is your chance to share it with an international community of heritage lovers and win a prize for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships In Asia Research Institute (ARI) 2026-2027 are now open. Interested applicants should click here to learn more about the program and to apply.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the DevelopSpace Grant 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowships 2026-2027. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the AAUW American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship 2026. The American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship increases the number of women in tenure-track faculty positions and promotes gender equity for women in higher education by providing funding to women in academia to pursue independent research over the course of a year.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Application for the Women in STEM Scholarship are ongoing. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Heirs Insurance Group is calling on all senior citizens between the ages of 50 - 75 years old, who are retired or about to retire from professional service to engage in the Heirs Insurance Retirement Dream Competition 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Are you a recent law graduate? Are you pursuing a career in law teaching? Application for The Reginald F. Lewis Fellowship is Open for applicant. Click here for more information.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the United Nations-Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea. Interested applicants can apply here.
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the Children's Prize 2025: Infrastructure for Life. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Aug, 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.