2025 Nigeria Higher Education Foundation – NHEF Scholars Program
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholars Program.
The NHEF identifies talented young Nigerians from our various Partner Universities who have demonstrated strong academic excellence and well-roundedness in both professional and extracurricular pursuits and provides them with intensive career training and skill-building exercises needed to aid them in long-term career development.
The NHEF Scholars Program is an early career-accelerating program that provides diverse opportunities to the selected Scholars from our various Partner Universities.
Each Scholar goes through a weeklong orientation program that exposes them to career development training that is pivotal in facilitating an easy transition into the global workforce.
The NHEF Partner Universities are:
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Bayero University, Kano
- University of Ibadan
- University of Lagos
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Port Harcourt
Eligibility Criteria:
- must possess a strong commitment to Leadership, Community Service, and Philanthropy, as well as making a lasting impact across the globe.
- must be in penultimate students at our Partner universities, i.e. 300 Level students studying a 4 year course or 400-level students studying a 5 year course.
Benefits:
- This Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Scholars Program is designed to empower talented Nigerian students with the skills, experiences, and networks needed to excel as leaders and professionals.
- The NHEF Scholarship 2025 offers offers fully funded scholarships, internships, paid flights, accommodation, meals, vacation, and networking opportunities with CEOs, MDs, and influential men.
- During the NHEF Scholars Program, each scholar undergoes intensive training by a thoroughly selected group of international facilitators.
- The Scholars then take up internship placements at our Partner Firms, which typically last 6 – 8 weeks. They also go through a robust curriculum, ensuring continuous personal and professional development.
How to Apply?
Deadline: March 7, 2025
