2025 NHEF Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

2025 NHEF Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is thrilled to announce the 2025 NHEF Scholars Program!

This prestigious program is designed to equip outstanding Nigerian students with the skills, experiences, and networks necessary to thrive as future leaders and professionals.

Key Program Features:
The NHEF Scholars Program identifies exceptional penultimate-year students and provides:

Exclusive Internship Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience with leading organizations in Nigeria.

Leadership & Career Development: Participate in impactful training sessions and workshops tailored to your growth.

Mentorship & Networking: Connect with distinguished professionals and NHEF alumni excelling in diverse industries.

Program Benefits

Selected scholars will benefit from:

A weeklong orientation program focused on career development training, easing the transition into the global workforce.

Intensive training sessions facilitated by highly experienced international experts.

Internship placements with NHEF Partner Firms, lasting 6–8 weeks.

A comprehensive curriculum supporting continuous personal and professional development.

2025 NHEF Scholarship Program Summary

Type: Undergraduate

Country: Nigeria

Eligible Schools: Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University Kano, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Port Harcourt

Sponsor: Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF)

Benefits: Internship opportunities, intensive training, mentorship, and networking

Application Deadline: March 7, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

Be penultimate-year students at an NHEF Partner University.

Demonstrate excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and professional pursuits.

Exhibit a commitment to community service, philanthropy, and creating lasting societal impact.

Key Dates

Applications Open: January 20, 2025

Application Deadline: March 7, 2025

Application Resources

How to Write a Good CV and Cover Letter: Getting Started – NHEF (thenhef.org)

Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs – NHEF (thenhef.org)

Industry Areas & Partner Firms: Industry Areas – NHEF (thenhef.org)

Submission Procedure

Applications must be submitted via the NHEF Application Portal by 11:59 p.m. (WAT) on March 7, 2025: https://portal.thenhef.org/

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the portal and create an account with your full name, email, phone number, and password.

2. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.

3. Log in to your account and click the APPLY tab.

4. Complete the bio-data section and program essay questions.

5. Upload these documents in PDF format:

A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A one-page Cover Letter

Your most recent Statement of Result

6. Review your responses and submit your application.

Important: Applications must be completed in one sitting as they cannot be saved for later. Prepare responses separately in advance for easier submission.

Application Confirmation

Ensure successful submission by checking:

1. Your dashboard displays: “Scholars Program – Application Submitted on YY-MM-DD at [time].”

2. You receive an email confirming successful submission.

3. The application tab on your dashboard becomes inaccessible.

Apply Now for the 2025 NHEF Scholarship Program!

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