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🎯 SmartOpportunityNG: Top 15 Scholarships, Jobs & Digital Programs Nigerians Should Apply For (Mid–2025 Edition)

Fully funded programs, paid internships, grants & remote jobs—ideal for students, fresh grads, and professionals in Nigeria & Africa! 🌍✨


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💼 JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

📌 1. Research Associate – Heart Centre for Research Innovation (Nigeria)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s in health sciences, social sciences or public health. Research skills required.
Benefits: Full-time salaried role with growth pathway
Deadline: Ongoing
Link: https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/13251/?lastSelectedFacet=LOCATIONS&selectedLocationsFacet=300000000345319&selectedPostingDatesFacet=30


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📌 2. Technical Support Engineer – Canonical (Remote)
Eligibility: Strong Linux/Ubuntu skills, familiarity with DevOps & open-source platforms
Benefits: Remote role • Competitive USD salary • Paid time off • Growth within Canonical
Deadline: Apply ASAP – rolling
Link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/canonicaljobs/jobs/6986593?gh_src=irwjm1bn1us


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🧠 DIGITAL SKILLS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

📌 3. DesignU – Design & Digital Marketing School
Eligibility: Open to anyone in Africa seeking skills in UI/UX, branding, and strategy
Benefits: Mentorship • Project-based training • Portfolio support
Deadline: Rolling admissions
Link: https://designu.io/design-and-digital-marketing-school/


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📌 4. DesignU Application Form (Entry Submission)
Eligibility: Basic digital literacy
Benefits: Shortlisted students receive intensive hands-on training + access to internship referrals
Deadline: Submit now
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7b6raydLCXj5ZFGp_hHrJgVMn9dHlD6d_UM6W0CARb4AOFA/viewform


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📌 5. Women in News Global Accelerator 2025
Eligibility: Female journalists, media leaders from Africa, SE Asia, or Arab States
Benefits: 12-month capacity program • Leadership training • Peer mentoring • Network access
Deadline: Typically mid-year — apply early!
Link: https://womeninnews.org/global-accelerator-2025/


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🎓 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

📌 6. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (Europe)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree holders with academic merit
Benefits: Tuition waiver • €1,000–1,400 monthly stipend • Travel + insurance
Deadline: Varies by course (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025)
Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en?page=0


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📌 7. Goldar Lab – PhD & Postdoc Research (Canada)
Eligibility: BSc/MSc/PhD in computer science, biology, or genomics
Benefits: Research assistantships • Advanced lab training • Funding subject to position
Deadline: Not fixed—open expressions of interest
Link: https://goldarlab.weebly.com/join-us.html


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📌 8. Malaysian Government International Scholarships
Eligibility: BSc/MSc/PhD candidates in science, tech, agriculture, economics & more
Benefits: Full tuition • Monthly living allowance (~RM1,500)
Deadline: Varies by institution
Link: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php


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📌 9. UCL IMPACT Scholarship – Master of Public Health (UK)
Eligibility: Students with lived experience of inequality & hardship
Benefits: £20,500 full tuition bursary
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/study/postgraduate/master-public-health-mph/scholarships-and-funding/impact-scholarship


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📌 10. University of Malta – Masters, Research & PhD Scholarships
Eligibility: African & Commonwealth applicants welcome
Benefits: Fee waivers or stipends (depending on program)
Deadline: Varies by course
Link: https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/scholarships/masterresearchphd/


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📌 11. Saudi Government Scholarships (Undergrad to PhD)
Eligibility: International students for full degrees in KSA
Benefits: Tuition, accommodation, flights, stipend (~$250–500/month)
Deadline: Depends on institution
Link: https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/


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🇳🇬 NIGERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

📌 12. NNPC/RAE CJV National Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
Eligibility: Nigerian 200-level students in approved tertiary institutions
Benefits: ₦150,000+ per year
Deadline: Apply on time via portal
Link: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpcraecjv2025


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📌 13. KPMG Graduate Trainee Program (Nigeria)
Eligibility: Min. Second Class Upper, under 28, NYSC certificate
Benefits: Full-time career development track
Deadline: Rolling
Link: https://kpmg.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/187?application_source=Direct#/


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📌 14. Abiola Ajimobi Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Exceptional students with financial need or leadership talent
Benefits: Tuition grant
Deadline: Not fixed
Link: https://www.abiolaajimobifoundation.com/


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📌 15. Nigerian Youth Empowerment Grant (Google Form – Private Org)
Eligibility: Innovative young Nigerians with small-scale startup or skill goals
Benefits: ₦50,000–₦250,000 depending on pitch
Deadline: Apply early
Link 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrz68d4KoDVoPsLSuEApUsx_AlKzEifZdwL8nRudpHNjHuIQ/viewform
Link 2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9HDEaZIwTscl4vRdLLeA1Uz_rszelua8qA4X2xmYGefmyww/viewform


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