Are you a Nigerian student who needs help with school fees or training costs? Liberty Career Academy (LCA) has opened its 2026 scholarship. It has three awards: the Adeola Okungbaye Award, the Academic Excellence Award and the Gifted Hands Award. You can apply to only one of them. The scholarship is open to Nigerian citizens and to legal residents from other African countries who study or live in Nigeria.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- You must be a Nigerian citizen, or a legal resident from another African country studying or living in Nigeria.
- You must be in year 1 to 3 of a four-year course, year 1 to 4 of a five-year course, or year 1 to 5 of a six-year course.
- You need a valid government-issued ID, or one supported by a direct family member's ID.
- You must write a 500-word personal statement. AI-written statements are disqualified.
- You must be able to prove everything you claim.
- Adeola Okungbaye Award:
- You are an orphan or from a single-parent family and can show financial need.
- You are admitted to or studying at an accredited Nigerian institution.
- You have at least 4.0/5.0 CGPA, or 240/400 in JAMB if you were recently admitted.
- Academic Excellence Award:
- You are admitted to or studying at an accredited Nigerian institution.
- You have at least 4.00/5.0 CGPA, or 270/400 in JAMB if you were recently admitted.
- You take part in activities outside class and show leadership potential.
- Gifted Hands Award:
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are admitted to or studying at an accredited Nigerian vocational or technical institution.
- You are currently unemployed and show leadership potential.
Benefits
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- Financial support for tuition and other school costs.
- For the Gifted Hands Award, money for training costs or tools and equipment.
- Mentorship and career guidance.
- Access to LCA's alumni and partner network.
How to Apply
- Read the details on the LCA scholarships page.
- Fill in the LCA scholarship application form.
- Pick one award category and attach your documents and personal statement.
- Submit before November 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
- Shortlisted applicants may be asked for proof of their claims and an interview. For questions, email hello@lcaglobal.org.
Disclaimer
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