2026 Liberty Career Academy Scholarships for Nigerians
About this opportunity
Scholarship for Nigerian undergraduate students in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, or technical colleges. Award up to ₦200,000.
The Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Scholarships provide financial support up to ₦200,000 for Nigerian undergraduate students pursuing studies in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, or technical colleges. The program is merit-based, with additional categories for financial need and vocational focus, offering mentorship, career guidance, and access to a professional network. Applications open on October 20, 2026, with a deadline of November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT. Eligibility varies by category, requiring proof of academic performance (CGPA or JAMB scores) and meeting general criteria like Nigerian citizenship and valid identification.
What it offers
- Financial support to cover tuition and other educational expenses.
- Mentorship and career guidance from industry professionals.
- Access to LCA’s network of alumni and partners for career enhancement.
Who can apply
- Nigerian undergraduate students enrolled or admitted to accredited post-secondary institutions in Nigeria.
- Three scholarship categories with distinct eligibility criteria:
- Merit-based: Minimum 3.70 CGPA or 240 JAMB score (recently admitted).
- Adeola Okungbaye Award: Financial need, orphan/single-parent status, minimum 3.5 CGPA or 220 JAMB score.
- Gifted Hands Scholarship: Ages 18–25, unemployed, enrolled in vocational/technical institutions.
What you'll do
- Submit a 500-word personal statement (AI-generated statements disqualify).
- Provide verifiable proof of academic/non-academic accomplishments.
- May undergo interviews for final selection.
How to apply
- Visit the LCA Scholarship Portal.
- Submit applications via the portal between October 20, 2026, and November 6, 2026.
- Submit required documents (see documents field).
Good to know
- Deadline: November 6, 2026, 11:59 PM WAT.
- No language requirement specified.
- No explicit course restrictions beyond the listed eligible programs.
- No stipend or accommodation mentioned beyond tuition support.
- No direct flight/insurance benefits listed.
- No specific document list provided in the source; assume general academic/ID proof as per eligibility criteria.
Key details
NigeriaWhat you get
- Financial support for tuition and educational expenses
- Mentorship and career guidance from industry professionals
- Access to LCA’s alumni and partner network
Documents needed
- 500-word personal statement (handwritten/non-AI generated)
- verifiable proof of academic history (WASSCE + JAMB results or most recent CGPA)
- valid government-issued identification (or supported by a family member's ID)
How to apply
- Visit the LCA Scholarship Portal.
- Submit applications via the portal between October 20, 2026, and November 6, 2026.
- Submit required documents as specified in eligibility criteria.
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