Five Nigerian Private Universities Offering Scholarships for Students

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9 months ago

February 2, 2026

Private Universities Offering Scholarships

Several Nigerian private universities now offer structured scholarships and financial aid for academically strong and financially challenged students

Several Nigerian private universities have expanded scholarship and financial aid schemes to support academically gifted and financially challenged students.

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Despite the perception that private universities are unaffordable, many institutions now offer fully funded and partial scholarships.

The awards target merit, financial need, sports excellence, and specialised academic programmes.

Below are five private universities in Nigeria known for consistent and well-structured scholarship opportunities.

1. Covenant University, Ota

Covenant University operates one of the most visible scholarship systems among Nigerian private universities.

Students can access fully funded and partial scholarships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Covenant University International Excellence Scholarship supports non-Nigerian students admitted into selected master’s programmes.

The institution also hosts the CApIC ACE Scholarship under the World Bank-backed African Centre of Excellence initiative.

The programme focuses on bioinformatics, computer science, biochemistry, and information and communication engineering.

In addition, the David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship provides full funding for selected African students through a competitive process.

2. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja

Nile University offers a wide range of merit-based scholarships linked to academic performance.

Undergraduate applicants may qualify for partial or full scholarships based on JAMB scores and O’Level results.

Exceptional candidates may receive 100 per cent tuition funding.

The university also supports students with strong A-level results.

Postgraduate scholarships are available for first-class graduates of Nile University enrolling in master’s programmes.

Nile also provides sports scholarships for students representing the institution at national or professional levels.

Sibling discounts and institutional sponsorship incentives are also available.

3. Babcock University, Ilishan Remo

Babcock University operates several need-based and special circumstance scholarship schemes.

These include the Adopt-A-Student Scholarship Scheme for financially challenged students.

The PCF Education Endowment Fund supports students who lose a parent or sponsor during their studies.

Other options include scholarships sponsored by partner foundations and tuition-focused awards for Ilishan indigenes.

Most schemes combine academic performance with proof of financial need.

4. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos

Pan-Atlantic University offers structured tuition support for undergraduates with strong academic records and financial need.

Scholarships are awarded to a limited percentage of students each academic session.

A small number receive near full funding, while others benefit from partial tuition support.

The university also runs sibling discounts and a work-study programme that allows students to earn income on campus.

Flexible payment plans and tuition pre-payment options are available.

5. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

Al-Hikmah University provides targeted scholarships, particularly within its agricultural science programme.

The institution offers scholarships covering the first three years of study for early cohorts.

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The initiative aims to encourage enrolment into agricultural disciplines and support students during foundational years.

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Babcock Debunks Student’s Death Reports After Hostel Incident

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed reports claiming that a student involved in an incident at one of its residential halls had died, confirming that he is alive and receiving medical treatment.

The institution said the student was responding positively to treatment at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital following injuries sustained during the incident.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by the university’s Associate Vice-President, Communication, Media and Branding, Dr Johnson B. Akintayo.

The incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, and attracted public attention after videos showing the student near a hostel window ledge circulated on social media.

The footage showed some of his roommates attempting to restrain him and prevent him from falling.

According to the university, the situation was brought under control through the prompt intervention of the student’s roommates, whose actions helped prevent a more serious outcome.

However, the student and one of the roommates who participated in the rescue sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical attention.

“Contrary to reports suggesting that the student may have died, we wish to assure the public that he is responding positively to treatment and is receiving the necessary medical care,” the statement said.

The university disclosed that the injured roommate had been treated and discharged, while the affected student remained under medical care.

It added that the student’s parents had been contacted and were already on campus to support him during his recovery.

Babcock University also announced that it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident.

The institution said the investigation would help determine what happened, identify possible contributing factors and establish measures to prevent a recurrence.

It urged members of the public and media organisations to avoid circulating unverified information or speculating about the cause of the incident while the investigation remained ongoing.

The university further commended the roommates who intervened, describing their prompt response as instrumental in preventing a potentially more tragic outcome.

It also appealed for sensitivity and restraint in public discussions about the incident, particularly out of respect for the student and his family.

Babcock reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, health and welfare of its students and employees, adding that it would continue to monitor the student’s recovery and provide the necessary support.