Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Nigeria)
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright enables Nigerian graduates to study, research and teach in the United States. The Nigerian program covers graduate degrees and visiting research.
Tuition, living stipend, flights, health insurance
Annual — Nigeria applications close spring
Masters · PhD
Beyond funding, Fulbright offers unmatched prestige, J-1 visa sponsorship, enrichment seminars and a lifelong global alumni network.
- Tuition and living stipend
- Flights and health insurance
- J-1 visa sponsorship and enrichment programs
- Nigerian citizen with at least a second-class upper degree
- Strong academic record and leadership potential
- Commitment to return to Nigeria after the program
- Degree transcripts
- Study/research objectives essay
- Personal statement
- Three recommendation letters
- GRE/TOEFL where required
- 1
Submit the Nigeria Fulbright application online
- 2
Shortlisted candidates interviewed in Abuja
- 3
University placement by the Institute of International Education
- 4
Medical clearance and J-1 visa processing
Values and deadlines change every cycle. Confirm the current figures on the official page before submitting.
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