The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. This year’s competition aims to provide a platform that encourages Nigerian university students to think critically and strategically on topical issues that are of vital importance to Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the

Mujaheed Nuhu (NHEF Scholar ’16) earned a scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in Civil Engineering at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia. He obtained a Bachelor’s of Engineering -Water Resources and Environmental Engineering – from Ahmadu Bello University. He graduated as the top scholar in his graduating class. During his NHEF interview, Mujaheed referred to his acceptance into the

Our Vision We aim to substantially increase the number of well-educated Nigerians assuming positions of leadership in Nigeria and on the global stage. To achieve this goal, we seek to address the skill gaps in key sectors of the economy by providing talented Nigerian University students with a broad range of programs ranging