Nigeria · Fully funded
Liberty Career Academy LCA Scholarships 2026 for Students in Nigeria
Updated 22 October 2026
Closes in 12 days
Liberty Career Academy (LCA) offers yearly scholarships to help students in Nigeria pay for their education, together with mentorship. There are three award categories: for students in financial need, for top academic performers, and for vocational trainees.
Deadline: 3 November 2026, 11:59 PM West Africa Time. Applications opened on 20 October 2026.
The three awards
1. Adeola Okungbaye Award
- For orphans and students from single-parent families with financial need
- Minimum CGPA 4.0/5.0 (or equivalent), or JAMB 240/400 if recently admitted
2. Academic Excellence Award
- Minimum CGPA 4.0/5.0 (or equivalent), or JAMB 270/400 if recently admitted
- Extracurricular involvement and leadership potential
3. Gifted Hands Award
- For artisans and vocational trainees aged 18–35
- Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited vocational or technical institution in Nigeria
- Currently unemployed, with leadership potential
- Funds go towards your training, tools or equipment
Award amounts: LCA's page describes financial support for tuition and educational costs but does not list amounts. Last year's awards were reported at ₦200,000 (Adeola Okungbaye), ₦150,000 (merit) and ₦100,000 (Gifted Hands).
Who can apply (all categories)
- Nigerian citizens, or legal residents from another African country studying or living in Nigeria
- Enrolled in years 1–3 of a four-year programme, years 1–4 of a five-year programme, or years 1–5 of a six-year programme (final-year students are not eligible)
- A valid government-issued ID (or one supported by a direct family member's ID)
- You may apply for one category only
What you need
- WAEC/WASSCE and JAMB results, and your latest CGPA if already in school
- A 500-word personal statement, written by you. AI-written statements are disqualified automatically.
- Proof of every achievement you mention (shortlisted applicants must provide evidence and may be interviewed)
How to apply
- Choose the one award that fits you best.
- Write your personal statement in your own words.
- Gather your ID, results and proof of achievements.
- Apply on LCA's scholarship page before 3 November 2026, 11:59 PM WAT.
Contact: [email protected]
Official LCA Scholarships page