Applications are now open for the Liberty Career Academy Scholarship 2025, a nationwide initiative designed to support Nigerian students in tertiary institutions. The scholarship provides financial aid and development opportunities for students who show strong academic ability, leadership qualities, or vocational skills.
The Liberty Career Academy Scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and help young Nigerians achieve their academic and career goals while promoting excellence and practical skill development.
About the Liberty Career Academy Scholarship
The LCA Scholarship is a youth empowerment project that invests in students with outstanding merit, proven financial need, or a passion for hands-on trades. It is open to undergraduates and prospective students in accredited Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and vocational training centres.
Scholarship Categories and Benefits
The scholarship is divided into three categories, each designed to meet different student needs:
1. Merit-Based Award
For students with exceptional academic results and leadership experience.
- Benefit: ₦150,000
- Eligibility: Minimum CGPA of 3.70/5.0 or JAMB score of 240/400
- Extra Requirement: Evidence of extracurricular activities and leadership participation
2. Adeola Okungbaye Award
This category supports orphans and students from single-parent homes facing financial hardship.
- Benefit: ₦200,000
- Eligibility: Minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or JAMB score of 220/400
- Extra Requirement: Proof of financial need and family status
3. Gifted Hands Award
For talented artisans and vocational trainees looking to build technical careers.
- Benefit: ₦100,000
- Eligibility: Age 18–25, currently unemployed or enrolled in a technical institution
- Extra Requirement: Evidence of practical skill and leadership potential
Eligible Institutions
Applicants must be studying in or admitted to:
- Universities
- Polytechnics
- Colleges of Education
- Vocational or technical training centres
General Requirements
To qualify, all applicants must:
- Provide verified academic records (WASSCE, JAMB, or CGPA)
- Be Nigerian citizens or legal residents from another African country studying in Nigeria
- Present a valid government-issued or family-supported ID
- Submit a 500-word personal statement written in their own words (AI-generated work will be disqualified)
How to Apply for the Liberty Career Academy Scholarship
Interested students should complete the following steps before the deadline:
- Review the eligibility requirements carefully.
- Visit the LCA Scholarship Portal.
- Fill in the application form and upload all required documents.
- Ensure all information provided can be verified.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 24 October 2025 at 11:59 PM (WAT). Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews before the final selection.