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Terms and Conditions

The rules for using Scholars World and the information, tools, links, and content available on the website.

Last updated: 13 August 2026

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of scholarsworld.ng and its content, features, and related services. By using the website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.

1. Purpose of the website

Scholars World is an information platform for education and early-career opportunities. We may publish scholarships, admissions news, internships, fellowships, grants, training programmes, articles, and related guidance. We do not provide the opportunities listed unless a page expressly states that we do.

2. Your use of Scholars World

You may use the website for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You agree not to interfere with the website, attempt to gain unauthorised access, introduce malicious code, misuse the website’s name or content, scrape the website in a way that harms its operation, or use the website to deceive or harm others.

3. Opportunity information and applications

You are responsible for checking the official source, deadline, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and provider terms before applying. You are also responsible for protecting your personal information when you use external application systems. Scholars World does not control selection decisions, application outcomes, provider changes, or third-party technical systems.

4. Third-party links and services

The website may include links to third-party websites and services. Those third parties are responsible for their own content, products, services, data handling, and terms. Your use of third-party websites is subject to their own policies and conditions.

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website design, original text, graphics, logos, and other content created by Scholars World are owned by or licensed to Scholars World and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. You may share links to our content, but you may not reproduce, republish, sell, or create a commercial derivative of our original content without prior written permission, except where the law permits it.

6. User messages and submissions

If you send us a correction, suggestion, or other message, you confirm that you have the right to share it. Please do not send confidential information, passwords, bank details, or materials you do not have permission to share. We may use feedback to improve the website without an obligation to compensate you.

7. Availability and changes

We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or that every page will always be available.

8. Disclaimer and limitation of liability

Your use of Scholars World is at your own risk. The website is provided on an “as available” basis. To the extent permitted by law, Scholars World is not liable for direct or indirect loss arising from your use of the website, reliance on information, or interaction with third-party services. Please read our Disclaimer for further information.

9. Privacy

Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we may collect and use personal information.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, unless applicable law requires otherwise. Any dispute connected with these Terms or the website should first be raised with us by email so that we can try to resolve it in good faith.

11. Updates to these Terms

We may update these Terms when the website, services, or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the website after an update means that you accept the revised Terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact [email protected].