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The application for the LONG Empowerment Foundation Scholars Program which seeks to offer Tertiary Education Scholarship to Nigerian students from low-income families has commenced.
The scholarship is designed to support students from low-income families who have secured admission into accredited Nigerian institutions offering National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor’s Degree programs.
Scholarship Value: Successful applicants will receive up to ₦350,000 per academic year, covering Tuition, Accommodation, Living stipends, Exam fees, Books and learning materials. the scholarship is renewable based on academic performance and financial need
Eligibility: Interested applicants are to meet the requirements below;
- You are aged 16–26 years at the time of application
- You have secured admission into an accredited Nigerian university
- As a continuing students you have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of second class upper i.e, 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 or its equivalent.
- As a new student you present proof of admission, which includes a signed admission and acceptance letter, a copy of WAEC results with a minimum of 5 credits, and copy of JAMB result with a minimum score of 200.
- You are and you are able to provide evidence of financial need through your parent’s bank statements, or a recommendation from your school’s bursar, another registered scholarship giving organization you’ve benefited from or a member of our serving Board of Trustees.
- You demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement
How to Apply for the Long Empowerment Scholarship
- Interested Secondary School and undergraduate applicants are to CLICK HERE to visit the application form
- Read the instructions and details on the page.
- Then scroll down to the end of the page and click/tap on “NEXT” to begin your application.
Note:
- Please note that this scholarship is specifically for students whose parents and guardians earns less than N3,000,000 (Three million naira)
- You must provide academic records, proof of financial need, and a reference letter. The application is completely free
For more information, visit the official scholarship page
I think the deadline given is too early. Most schools haven’t started giving admission, and since an admission letter is required, it will be impossible for some people to register
yes, you are true, I also support your suggestion. if they can postpone it to late September or early October that will be okay