The 2026 Policy Challenge is open to Nigerian undergraduates in teams of 2 to 4; entries close on 29 May 2026. Open to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary schools Teams must have 2 to 4 members from one school Applicants must be 18 by August 2026 Finalists must attend on 12 August 2025 Prize, mentorship, publication, and a funded Abuja pitch Continue reading for 2026 Policy Challenge details and application steps.

PTDF has opened the 2025/2026 In-Country Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian students in oil and gas-related fields. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students Portal opens on 20 April 2026 Application closes on 29 May 2026 Portal stays open for six weeks Apply on the official PTDF scholarship portal Continue reading for PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026 details.

Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) has opened the 2026/2027 postgraduate scholarship for Nigerian graduates. Applications close on 7 May 2026. Two categories: Overseas and Local Study must be in approved fields only Minimum degree: Second Class Upper Age limit: below 28 by December 2025 Apply through the NAE scholarship portal Keep reading for NAE postgraduate scholarship 2026/2027 details.

UNILAG students in oil and gas-related fields can apply for the PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme from 20 April to 29 May 2026. Open to undergraduate and postgraduate UNILAG students Applies to oil and gas-related disciplines Portal opens on 20 April 2026 Deadline is 29 May 2026 Apply on the official PTDF scholarship portal Continue reading for the UNILAG PTDF Scholarship 2025/2026 details.

Sokoto State has opened 2026 international scholarship applications for indigenes. The award covers BSc and MSc study abroad. Open to confirmed Sokoto State indigenes Covers BSc and MSc study Host countries are India, Pakistan, and China Apply through the official scholarship portal Deadline is 30 April 2026 Keep reading for the Sokoto State scholarship 2026 details.

UNIPORT has opened TAGDev 2.0 applications for 2026/2027. The fully funded award closes on 1 June 2026. Open to undergraduates and master's applicants Applies to selected agriculture-related courses Covers tuition, living costs, laptop, and training Nigerians and refugees in Nigeria can apply Female applicants, refugees, and persons with disabilities are urged to apply Keep reading for the UNIPORT TAGDev scholarship details.

FUTA students can now apply for the Grace Trust Fund Entrepreneurship Project 2026. Five applicants will get N100,000 each. Only 300-level FUTA students can apply Minimum CGPA is 2.5 Applicants must be indigent and enterprising Application opened on 15 April 2026 Application closes on 24 April 2026 Keep reading for the FUTA Grace Trust Fund Entrepreneurship Project 2026 details.

OgunLEARN Competition for Teachers 2026 Deadline Extended

The OgunLEARN Competition for Teachers 2026 deadline has been moved to Friday, 15 May 2026. Earlier entries remain valid. New deadline is Friday, 15 May 2026 Teachers who submitted already need no resubmission Video must show how to use OgunLEARN Record in English or Yoruba Tag the Ogun EDU Matters Facebook Page Keep reading for full OgunLEARN Competition for Teachers 2026 details.

Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) BizAid "Reward 4 Learning" offers N20,000 monthly cash rewards and N2,000 weekly data support for course completion. N20,000 goes to 90 top learners each month N2,000 data goes to first 300 weekly completers Open to entrepreneurs, students, freelancers and artisans Learners must use the DBN learning portal Top scores and fast course completion determine rewards Keep reading for full DBN BizAid Reward 4 Learning details.

The I.A.A Kwara State Scholarship is open to eligible undergraduates in Kwara State from 3 April to 30 April 2026. Open to Kwara State indigenes Irepodun LGA gives added advantage Applicant must study in a Kwara federal or state university Minimum 3.0 CGPA is required Apply through the I.A.A scholarship portal Read on for full I.A.A Kwara State Scholarship details.

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026-2027 Cycle 2 are open for eligible applicants seeking a two-year master's degree abroad. Fully funded award for a 2-year master's degree Study in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country Apply outside home country Minimum undergraduate grade: 2:1 Deadline: 3 June 2026 Keep reading for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026-2027 eligibility, benefits and how to apply.

Centerbility Essay Competition 2026 is open to first-year Medical and Nursing students in Nigeria aged 16 and above. Open to 100 Level Medical and Nursing students Submit a 1,000-word original essay Use APA 7th Edition referencing Top prize is N250,000 Deadline is 8 May 2026 Read on for the Centerbility Essay Competition 2026 details.

AYM Shafa Scholarship 2026 is open to eligible Bauchi students at ATBU and covers tuition for the approved course period. Deadline: 17 April 2026 Covers tuition fees only For ATBU full-time undergraduates Applicant must be under 25 Required CGPA to keep award: 2.5/5.0 Keep reading for AYM Shafa Scholarship 2026 eligibility, documents, and application steps.

The Reverend Tony Akinyemi Foundation (rTSF) Scholarship 2026 is open to students in Nigerian public schools and higher schools with proven financial need. Apply by 16 May 2026 Covers tuition fees only Open to public schools and higher schools Upload enrolment and result documents Freshers need WAEC, NECO and JAMB results Keep reading for the rTSF Scholarship 2026 eligibility, benefits and application steps.

Ojah Scholarship Foundation (OSF) has opened its 2026 scholarship for Nigerian STEM undergraduates in public universities, with yearly funding through the degree. Deadline: 30 April 2026 Yearly grant: N600,000 Covers tuition, board and upkeep Laptop, mentorship and career guidance Keep a 3.5/5.0 GPA to retain it Continue reading for Ojah Scholarship Foundation scholarship details.

Etim Ekpo youths can apply for a scholarship to study health courses at Bishop Camillus Etokudoh College of Health Sciences and Technology. Courses: CHEW, Medical Laboratory Technician, Pharmacy Technician Study duration: 3 years Entrance exam date: Saturday, 11 April 2026 Exam venue: Divine Love Nursery/Primary School, Utu Ikot Imonte Time: 10:00am Continue reading for the courses, exam details, and required documents.

Google Hustle Academy Bootcamp 2026 is open to young Africans, with free training in business, digital tools, strategy, and AI. Free Google Hustle Academy training for Africa Starts with a 60-minute webinar open to all Selected attendees move to the 1-day bootcamp Covers sales, marketing, finance, leadership, and AI Application deadline: Ongoing Keep reading for eligibility, format, benefits, and modules.

Male undergraduates in Nigerian higher institutions can enter the 2026 Chidera Anushiem Essay Competition from 4 to 22 April 2026. Topic: "Equality Begins at Home: How Family and Upbringing Shape Attitudes Toward Gender" Entry window: 4 April to 22 April 2026 Prizes: N70,000, N50,000, and N30,000 Essay length: 800 to 1000 words Apply through the official entry form Read on for eligibility, rules, prizes, and submission steps.

Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 is open. Selected businesses can get up to N3 million, with N2 million extra for the pitch winner. Grant funding goes up to N3 million Pitch Challenge winner gets extra N2 million Open to Nigerian SMEs and startups Application deadline is 30 April 2026 Applicants must join the 10-week accelerator Read on for eligibility, benefits, industries, and the application link.

The 2026/2027 FATE Scholar Programme application is now open. First-year undergraduate students can apply before 8 May 2026. Application for 2026/2027 is now open Only first-year undergraduate students can apply Deadline is 8 May 2026 Benefits include financial aid Mentorship and internship access are included Continue reading for eligibility, benefits, and the application link.

The first batch of shortlisted beneficiaries is now being contacted. The board is calling candidates with incomplete details for bursary card processing and payment. Calls target shortlisted candidates with incomplete details The process covers customised bursary card processing Payment disbursement depends on the needed details Some candidates have not answered or replied LGA contact numbers are listed below Continue reading for the contact lines and full notice.

PTDF has started sending 2026/2027 OSS interview letters for MSc and Ph.D. shortlisted candidates. Interviews begin on 16 April 2026 in Abuja. PTDF is sending invite letters to shortlisted candidates Interviews start on Thursday, 16 April 2026 Venue is PTDF Building, Central Business District, Abuja Candidates must arrive 30 minutes early Original documents must be presented for citation Keep reading for the full interview details and document list.

The 2027/2028 Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme is open, and eligible Nigerian faculty can apply online by 30 June 2026. Application deadline is 30 June 2026 Two grant categories are available Research grant runs 3 to 9 months Curriculum grant runs 3 to 5 months Applications must be submitted online Keep reading for the full Fulbright application guide.

RDSF will open its 2026/2027 scholarship application on 1 April 2026 for eligible undergraduates in Nigeria. The deadline is 30 April 2026. Open to full-time undergraduates in public tertiary schools Minimum grade is Second-Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent Applicant must show real financial need Registration starts on 1 April 2026 Application closes on 30 April 2026 Keep reading for eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.

The 2026 Monday Onyeme Foundation Scholarship is open to eligible Delta North undergraduates. Shortlisted applicants must send documents by 31 May 2026. Open to residents of Delta North LGAs Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate JAMB admission letter is required School ID and LGA letter are required Enquiries go to 08100226147 by SMS or WhatsApp Keep reading for the eligibility list, required documents, and deadline.

Applications are open for the Mustapha Abdullahi Energy Leadership Fellowship 2026. Eligible Nigerians aged 18 to 40 can apply before 15 April. Fully funded residential fellowship Open to Nigerians aged 18 to 40 Covers clean energy, policy and climate finance Best projects will share N10,000,000 grant Apply through the official application link

The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme is open to Sub-Saharan African researchers for short research visits in Europe. Deadline is 10 May 2026. Research visits last 1 to 3 months Open to early-career researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa One application per applicant is allowed A supervisor acceptance letter or email is required Female candidates are encouraged and prioritised

Applications are open for the 2026 Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition. People aged 13 and above can submit ideas now. Submit a short pitch in the dashboard under "My idea/project" Deadline for submissions is 4 May 2026 Voting starts on 5 May 2026 Winners will be announced on 23 June 2026 Ideas should support one or more UN SDGs

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 Window 2 is open. Applications close on 29 May 2026. Covers tuition, flights, medical insurance, and living costs Open to nationals of eligible developing countries Applicant must hold a degree earned at least 3 years earlier Paid development work experience is required Apply through the JJ/WBGSP application page

Remarkable 2026 Mentorship Programme is open to 50 professionals and entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Applications close on 8 April 2026. 12-month programme runs from April 2026 to March 2027 Open to applicants aged 25 to 35 Nigeria-based applicants can apply; Lagos is preferred Programme is free, but selection is application-based Apply through the Remarkable mentorship application page