History
The idea of an Open University for Nigeria was first muted by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian government regulatory agency for all universities, in 1976.
Education
The University offers exceptional academic programmes that meet the specific needs of all sectors of the global economy, in the Arts; Health; Law; Physical, Social, Agricultural and Management Sciences.
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National Open University of Nigeria Scholarships
National Open University of Nigeria Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to National Open University of Nigeria. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Library services
The Information Gateway is the online library of the National Open University of Nigeria. It is the gateway to a wide range of information resources that will help you in your studies, your work, your research, and in your general development and pursuit of scholarship. Each resource provides very helpful tools to assist you navigate through the contents.
National Open University of Nigeria Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Nigeria Country
Lagos City
National Open University of Nigeria Student Reviews & Awards
3.8
Based on 85 reviews
- 5 Star 21 Reviews
- 4 Star 40 Reviews
- 3 Star 16 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 6 Reviews
National Open University is the best online study
The national Open University of Nigeria is a best online distance learning institution with a top notch cereal environment suitable for learning, my little advice is that,some of soft copies could be made available in a hard copy, my study experience was enjoyable.
Academy pursuit to enhance my research ideology.
With a profound gratitude I must say is a nice institution.
NOT THE END I WAS EXPECTING
I felt it could have been made to be much quicker. the program was prolonged for too long thereby making it take so much time to conclude. Even though I was studying all while actively working, I still feel a kind of relief for concluding it eventually. And now I am prepared to take things to the next level.
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