Scholarships and Opportunities

The NNPC and Renaissance JV is offering scholarships to Nigerian university students in 200 Level. If you're eligible, apply before 25 July 2025. No fees, no agents, just a straight shot at funding your education.

The NDDC has reopened its local postgraduate scholarship for 2025. It’s open to Niger Delta indigenes with strong academic records. Read on to find out if you qualify and how to apply.

The 2025 PPAfan Scholarship supports undergraduates from the FCT who need help paying for school. If you're an indigene and meet the criteria, apply before 27 June. Keep reading to see what you’ll need.

The Umaru Shinkafi Legacy Foundation has launched its first essay contest focused on kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria. Students from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara can win up to ₦1 million. If you're eligible, don’t miss the 27 June deadline. Keep reading for full details.

Elrazi Medical University in Kano is offering scholarships for the 2025/2026 session, with tuition discounts of up to 75%. If you're aiming for a career in healthcare and meet the requirements, this is a solid chance to study without the heavy cost.

The 2025 African STARS MSc Fellowship offers full funding for a two-year bioinformatics degree at Stellenbosch University. It supports young African scientists focused on infectious diseases. Read on for who qualifies, what it covers, and how to apply.

Applications are open for the 2025 Click-On Kaduna Data Science Fellowship. It’s a 6-month paid programme for Kaduna residents aged 18–35, offering data science training and real work experience. Read on for who can apply, what to expect, and how to join.

The 2025 NNPC/Chevron Scholarship offers ₦200,000 annually to eligible Nigerian undergraduates. This article outlines who can apply, what you’ll need and how to send in your application before the June 30 deadline.

Applications are now open for the 2025 FATE Institute Fellowship, a two-year virtual programme for researchers and policy professionals focused on entrepreneurship in Nigeria. This article explains who should apply, what you get and how to submit your application.

The 2025 Western Union Global Fellowship is open for applications. It supports people working with refugees and marginalised groups through training, mentorship and funding. Keep reading to see if it fits you or someone you know.

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.