Long Empowerment Foundation Scholarship for Nigerians, 2025

The Long Empowerment Foundation has officially opened its 2025 scholarship cycle aimed at helping promising, low-income Nigerian youth—undergraduates, OND/HND students, secondary pupils—in overcoming financial barriers to education.

Who Is Eligible?

Depending on your education level, eligibility criteria include:

1. Undergraduate & OND/HND Students

• Age: 16–26 years.
• Admission: For new students, proof of admission (JAMB result ≥ 200, WAEC with ≥ 5 credits); for ongoing students, cumulative CGPA ≥ 3.5 (on 5.0).
• Family income: Yearly total under ₦3 million; applicants must provide financial need evidence via bank statements or bursar’s recommendation.
• Leadership/community engagement is also desired.

2. Secondary School Students (JSS1–SS3)

• Age: 10–19 years.
• Must demonstrate strong academic performance, ideally top 20% of class; SS3 candidates need at least 5 credits in first‑term SS1 exam.
• Evidence of financial hardship and teacher recommendations are required.

3. WAEC/JAMB Exam Support for SS3 Students

• Age: 15–19 years, currently in SS3, enrolled in public or low-cost private schools; demonstrate inability to cover fees.

Scholarship Benefits

• Undergraduate/OND/HND: Up to ₦350,000 per academic year covering tuition, accommodation, living stipends, and learning resources.
• Secondary School: Full support for up to 6 years—tuition, accommodation, exam fees.
• WAEC/JAMB Support: Funding exam registration expenses.

Application Timeline (2025 Cycle)

Applications open online for 4 weeks beginning 27 June, with closing on 25 July; interviews and final selections follow in August.

How to Apply

1. Register on the Long Empowerment Foundation’s official portal and complete online form during the application window.
2. Prepare and upload necessary documents:
   • Academic results/transcripts,
   • Proof of admission (if applicable),
   • Financial need evidence (e.g., bank statements, bursar recommendation),
   • Letters of recommendation,
   • For WAEC/JAMB applicants, exam fee documentation.
3. Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews in August—invites go out via portal or email.
4. Final scholars chosen are announced in late August.

Why This Scholarship Matters

The Long Empowerment Foundation’s program is designed to break cycles of poverty by supporting academically strong but economically disadvantaged students. Their holistic support model—covering basic needs, learning materials, and mentorship—ensures scholars can stay focused on education and personal development.

The Long Empowerment Foundation Scholarship 2025 presents a transformative opportunity for Nigerian students at various levels—from secondary school through tertiary education. If you are aged 10–26, have a strong academic record, and come from a low-income background, you’re encouraged to apply before the 25 July 2025 deadline.

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