Yola, Adamawa, 21st April, 2025.
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) is proud to announce its selection as one of the first private universities to partner with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in a groundbreaking initiative to enhance the local training of academic staff across Nigerian universities.
Following a high-level engagement with TETFund officials, AUN has been chosen to participate in the newly redesigned TETFund Graduate/Postgraduate Scholarship Program, which now prioritizes domestic academic training over international scholarships. This strategic shift aims to address the challenge of “brain drain,” as many past recipients of foreign scholarships did not return to contribute to Nigeria’s higher education sector.
AUN’s inclusion in the program stresses its rising national profile and academic distinction. The selection was based on the university’s outstanding reputation, high rankings, and uninterrupted academic calendar. Notably, AUN is Nigeria’s top-ranked university in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, a key factor in TETFund’s decision.
In response to the partnership, AUN President, Dr. DeWayne Frazier, stated, “AUN is proud to be among the first private universities to partner with this program, as we see a strong synergy between our mission of academic excellence and TETFund’s efforts to elevate educational quality in Nigerian universities. AUN’s reputation for outstanding scholarship, coupled with uninterrupted academic calendar, makes us an ideal fit for this initiative.”
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for AUN and reflects the growing recognition of the university’s role in shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria. The university remains committed to developing world-class academics who will contribute meaningfully to national development through quality education, research, and community engagement.
Signed
Yusuf Mohammed
Snr. Director, Public Affairs