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July 17, 2023

Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Empowers Faculty Fellows through Successful Conclusion of the 2023 Faculty Program

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the inaugural edition of the NHEF Faculty Program, a transformative initiative to enhance the capacity and expertise of faculty across Nigeria's higher education institutions.

July 16, 2023

Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Empowers Future Leaders Through Successful Conclusion of the 2023 Scholars Program

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is proud to announce the successful completion of its prestigious 2023 NHEF Scholars Orientation Program, which commenced on July 1st, 2023, and culminated on July 8th, 2023. This transformative initiative brought together some of Nigeria's brightest minds, fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and professional development among the nation's next generation of leaders.

May 19, 2023

7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition Winners Announced

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the 7th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition winners. Since its launch in 2015, the competition has continued to serve as a platform that encourages Nigerian university students to think critically and strategically about issues of vital importance to Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. This edition challenged university students to reflect and recommend viable solutions to Nigeria’s current

April 11, 2023

2023 NHEF Scholars Program

Application for the 2023 Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) Scholars Program is now open! Each year, the NHEF identifies talented young Nigerians from our various Partner Universities that 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. To qualify as an NHEF Scholar, each candidate must possess strong commitment to Leadership ...

March 6, 2023

7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. As always, the Essay competition aims to provide a unique platform that supports critical thinking amongst university students on topical socio-economic issues that are important in Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. This year’s competition focuses on “The CBN Naira redesign policy and its effect on the Nigerian economy & the consequence of increased brain drain on the economy”.

October 31, 2022

NHEF Graduate Mobility Webinar Series

In an effort to increase the number of Nigerians assuming leadership positions globally, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) launched a new series program in 2022 themed - Graduate Mobility Opportunities. The Season 1 of the series lasted for 4-weeks, with engaging presentations from NHEF Alumni Scholars on relevant early career discussion topics relating to Full-time jobs, Internships and Scholarships.

August 20, 2021

5th Annual NHEF Scholars Orientation Program

On Thursday, July 1st, 2021, the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) welcomed a new cohort for the 5th Annual NHEF Scholars Program. Students from our six Partner Universities – Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and University of Port Harcourt – were selected to participate in an

August 19, 2021

6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition Winners Announced

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 6th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition. Since its launch in 2015, the Competition has served as a platform that encourages Nigerian university students to think critically and strategically on issues that are of vital importance to Nigeria’s sustainable growth and development. This

April 29, 2021

6th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

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

July 9, 2020

5th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition winners announced

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 5th Annual NHEF Scholarship Essay Competition. Since its launch in 2015, the Competition has served as 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

June 9, 2020

Message from the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation

We are deeply saddened by the recent tragedies that have taken place in our communities in Nigeria and the United States. As an organization founded in the United States, we stand in solidarity with Black advocates and activists and reject systemic racism that permeates our society today. It is our shared responsibility to challenge racial

November 8, 2019

5th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Scholarship Essay Competition. We are challenging students to think critically and strategically about change and how they can effect change in Nigeria. The 2019 Essay Topic theme is Human Capital Development. Question: “To anchor the economy over the long term, investments in infrastructure and competitiveness

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