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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.
The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2026 is now accepting nominations. The QEPrize welcomes public nominations that honor engineering improvement from all sectors of the profession and a diverse range of nominators worldwide.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Nominations are welcomed for the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement 2026. Click here to learn more about this award and nomimate an individual for it.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Cave Canem Prize 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab 2025. The United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) timbuktoo Creatives Lab is here to power innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CC|S). Implemented by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI), this pioneering accelerator programme is designed to help 15 high-potential creative businesses thrive in 2025.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Do you have a fierce idea that can promote national unity and strengthen social cohesion in Nigeria? The 2025 Policy Challenge invites the brightest young minds to propose innovative, practical policy reforms that can help bridge divides and build a stronger, more united nation. Apply now!
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the CODESRIA African Fellowships for Research on Indigenous and Alternative Knowledge (AFRIAK) 2025. The programme is offered with the support of the Mastercard Foundation as part of the Foundation's commitment to promoting the education and skills of young people in Africa, and in recognition of the contribution of the late Ghanaian intellectual Sulley Gariba to the valorisation of African knowledge in research and evaluation.
Date Posted: 28 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2025. Named in honour of Singapore's founding Prime Minister - who can be said to have developed the country's defining business plan in pitching Singapore into the global spotlight - it was one of the first international business plan competition platforms for the world's best and brightest next-gen innovators to solve global challenges.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards 2025. These awards, established in 1989, aim to support young researchers, especially those from developing countries, conducting interdisciplinary projects that align with UNESCO's objectives, particularly within biosphere reserves.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the New Commons Challenge 2025. The New Commons Challenge is an initiative led by Microsoft and the Open Data Policy Lab, in partnership with DirectRelief, the Harvard Institutional Data Initiative, and UNESCO (international observer).
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Eisenhower Global Fellowship Program 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Kinship Nature Cultural Fellowship Program 2025. The Nature Cultural Fellowship (NCF) is a Kinship program developed in collaboration with the Global Youth Biodiversity Network. They invite you to join a three-month immersive learning journey (May-July 2025) with 55 other participants from 30+ countries around the world. From August to November 2025, 40 selected Fellows will receive financial support to implement community-based projects that blend art, ancestral knowledge, intergenerational exchange, and bold imagination.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
The ITET Gem Foundation is committed to empowering Nigerian youth by amplifying their voices and driving change. This year's essay competition invites young Nigerians to propose a transformative policy to unlock youth potential and drive national progress.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications for the Pulitzer Center Photo Contest 2025 are now open. The Pulitzer Center is thrilled to support AFRISOS African School of Storytelling and the Greenmanjaro Foundation in launching Climate Through Young Eyes, a photography competition designed to showcase the power of youth-led environmental action across Africa.
Date Posted: 26 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists 2025. The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists was established in 2013. It is a global Prize aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) Young Professionals Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 EnterpriseNGR Youth of Enterprise (YOE) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. The fellowship is for young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP) 2025. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Apr, 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.