Scholarships and Opportunities

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) has opened its 2025 annual essay competition for Nigerian undergraduates. The focus this year is on mental health at work and the role of HR in making the workplace stronger and more caring. If you're studying in a Nigerian tertiary school, this is your chance to win money, books and connect with top HR professionals. Keep reading for what you need to do.

The Dreamers College Fund is back with ₦1 million, mentorship, and support for young Nigerians. If you're under 25 and just finished secondary school or started university, keep reading for how to apply before 15th July.

Looking for help with school fees? The NNPC and TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship is open for Nigerian undergraduates in 100 or 200 level. Read on to see if you're eligible and how to apply before the 1st July deadline.

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship offers full tuition for African students to study at Covenant or Landmark University in Nigeria. If you're between 16 and 25, bright, and ready to lead, this could be for you. Read on to see how to apply and what to expect.

Lagos Business School is inviting top young graduates to apply for its 2025 Young Talents Programme. This two-day event is built to sharpen your career path and connect you with leaders in business and academia. If you're under 30 and have strong academic results, this is for you.

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship is back for 2025, offering full support to founders from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. This six-month programme includes a two-week bootcamp in Ghana, online coaching, and access to grant funding. Apply before 30 June if you're ready to grow your business.

Looking for a full scholarship to study at university in Nigeria? The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University offers full funding, mentorship, and career support. Keep reading to see if you qualify and how to apply.

Applications are now open for the 2025 DELT-Her Initiative. This programme supports Nigerian women with bold engineering ideas to turn their concepts into startups. If you’re a young female engineer with a strong plan, keep reading.

FIJ is now accepting applications for the 2025 Adejumobi Adegbite Fellowship. The one-year programme supports early-career Nigerian journalists with tools, training, and mentorship to sharpen their investigative reporting.

Applications are now open for the 2025 RAIN Scholarship for young talents in robotics and artificial intelligence. It offers hands-on training and partial tuition support for tech-minded graduates across Nigeria and West Africa.

Unilever Nigeria is offering a one-year paid field sales internship for NYSC members or recent graduates under its Future-X Campus Ambassadors Programme. The role is based in Kano and Katsina with a ₦90,000 monthly stipend. If you're ready to build hands-on sales experience, the deadline is 30 May 2025.

Win up to ₦5 million by solving real problems in Nigeria’s livestock sector with smart tech ideas. This guide explains who can join Hack4Livestock 2025, what to build, and how to apply before 12 May.

Get £28,000 and training support to become a language teacher in England. This guide shows who can apply, what you need, and how to submit your application before 16 June 2025—keep reading to get started.

The MEXT Scholarship offers Nigerian students full support to study in Japan at undergraduate, postgraduate, or technical levels. This guide explains who can apply, what documents are needed, and how to submit—keep reading to avoid mistakes and meet the deadline.

This scholarship gives up to $1,000 to Black and African students studying at universities in English-speaking African countries. Learn who can apply, what to send in, and how to get started—keep reading if you want help paying for school.

The Jericho Businessmen Club (JBC) Scholarship 2024/2025 is now open to Ibadan natives in Nigerian universities or polytechnics. If you meet the academic and origin requirements, apply online before 30 May 2025. Keep reading to learn how to qualify and submit the right documents.

Kenyon International has opened its 2025 scholarship for third-year Nigerian undergraduates in Engineering and Geology. If you're from one of the listed universities and meet the CGPA requirement, apply online before 10 May 2025. Keep reading for full details and how to submit your application.

The Herbert Olufunso Marcus Memorial Scholarship 2025 supports Nigerian students with strong values, financial need, and a drive to grow. You don’t need perfect grades—just proof of character, compassion, and purpose. Keep reading to learn how to apply before 15 May 2025.

The Nifemi Brown Foundation Scholarship 2025 is now open to full-time undergraduate students in Nigerian federal and state universities. If you meet the academic, character, and documentation requirements, you can apply online before 30 June 2025. Read on to find out how to qualify and submit a complete application.

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) is now accepting applications for its 2025/2026 Foreign Scholarship Programme. If you’re from one of the seven North-West states in Nigeria and meet the academic and age requirements, this could be your chance to study abroad for free. Keep reading to find out how to apply and what you’ll need.