The Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Scholarship Programme is now accepting applications from eligible Nigerian undergraduates and vocational students. Designed to support talented young individuals from diverse backgrounds, the scholarship provides financial awards ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000, alongside professional mentorship and career guidance.

Scholarship Overview

• Organiser: Liberty Career Academy (LCA)
• Target Group: Undergraduate and Vocational/Technical Students in Nigeria
• Benefits: Financial grants (₦100k–₦200k), mentorship, and access to LCA’s professional alumni network
• Application Deadline: November 3rd, 2026
• Application Fee: Free

Note: Applicants can apply to only one category. Submitting applications for multiple categories will result in automatic disqualification.

The 3 Scholarship Categories

1. Adeola Okungbaye Award

This award honours the memory of Adeola Okungbaye and supports students facing financial hardship, specifically orphans and children from single-parent families.

• Eligibility: Enrolled in or admitted to an accredited Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or technical college.
• Academic Benchmark: Minimum CGPA of 3.5 / 5.0 (or equivalent), or a minimum JAMB score of 220 / 400 for newly admitted students.
• Must demonstrate verifiable financial need and single-parent/orphan status.

2. Merit-Based Award

Targeted at academically outstanding students who show strong leadership capabilities and active involvement in extracurricular activities.

• Eligibility: Enrolled in or admitted to an accredited post-secondary institution in Nigeria.
• Academic Benchmark: Minimum CGPA of 3.70 / 5.0 (or equivalent), or a minimum JAMB score of 240 / 400 for newly admitted students.
• Must demonstrate leadership potential and extracurricular engagement.

3. Gifted Hands Award

Created for young individuals pursuing technical skills, artisan trades, and practical vocational paths rather than traditional university degrees.

• Eligibility: Unemployed youth aged 18 to 25 years.
• Enrolled in or holding valid admission to an accredited public or private vocational/technical institution in Nigeria.
• Funding covers training costs or essential equipment (e.g., mechanical tools, sewing machines, baking equipment).

General Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for any category, applicants must satisfy the following general requirements:

1. Study Level:
   • 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate programme.
   • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a 5-year undergraduate programme.
2. Nationality & Residency: Nigerian citizens or legal residents from other African countries residing and studying in Nigeria.
3. Identification: Valid government-issued ID (or supported by a direct family member’s government-issued ID if the applicant does not have one).

⚠️ Crucial Requirement — Personal Statement: Applicants must submit an original 500-word personal statement detailing their background, financial circumstances, and future goals. LCA explicitly warns that AI-generated personal statements will result in immediate disqualification. Write your statement in your own voice.

Required Documents

Ensure you have the following documents ready before applying:

• WASSCE results
• JAMB result slip
• Most recent official academic transcript / CGPA result (for returning students)
• Proof of admission or enrollment
• Valid government-issued ID
• Original 500-word Personal Statement
• Verifiable proof of claims made in your application (e.g., certificates, leadership roles)

How to Apply

1. Select the single scholarship category that best matches your academic level and background.
2. Draft and refine your original 500-word personal statement without using AI writing tools.
3. Gather clear copies of your credentials, ID, and transcript.
4. Visit the official application portal: LCA Scholarship Application Form.
5. Fill out the form accurately and submit before November 3rd, 2026.