ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians 2026

The Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) is pleased to invite applications for its 2026 Educational Scholarship Programme for indigent students enrolled in public secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Through this initiative, ICCEF seeks to continue the legacy of Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma by promoting access to quality education and empowering young Nigerians to reach their full potential.

• Table of Content
• About Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Fellowship (ICSIF)
• ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians
• Aim and Benefits of ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians
• Requirements for ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Fellowship (ICSIF)

The purpose of the Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Fellowship (ICSIF) is to facilitate the emergence and development of the next generations of young social impact pioneers and social justice leaders in Nigeria. The fellowship programme will support youths to catalyse systems and sectoral transitions in Nigeria through their social change initiatives in communities, social enterprises, nonprofit organisations, research, and influence on development policy implementation. The Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Chair and Fellowship (ICSICF) is an interdisciplinary fellowship that aims to...&am... continue reading

ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians

Aim and Benefits of ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians

Fully funded tuition scholarships

Requirements for ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians Qualification

Applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen.
• Be currently enrolled in a public secondary or tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• Demonstrate academic commitment and satisfactory academic performance.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be willing to participate in any monitoring and evaluation activities required by the Foundation.

Interview date, Process and Venue for ICCEF Educational Scholarship Programme for Nigerians

Applications will be reviewed in August 2026, and successful candidates will be notified in September 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants must submit:

1. Completed scholarship application form.
2. Recent passport photograph.
3. Proof of admission or school identification card.
4. Most recent academic result or transcript.
5. Personal statement (maximum 500 words) explaining educational goals, financial need, and how the scholarship will support academic progress.
6. Letter of recommendation from a school authority, teacher, lecturer, or community leader.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Innocent Chukwuma Social Impact Fellowship (ICSIF) on docs.google.com to apply

Applicants may apply for only ONE scholarship category.

Any applicant who submits applications for both categories will be automatically disqualified.

Scholarship Categories

Applicants may apply under one of the following categories:

1. Tuition Fees Scholarship

For indigent students enrolled in public secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

2. Project-Based Scholarship

For indigent final-year students whose academic projects focus on any of the following areas:

• Human rights and social justice
• Justice sector reforms
• Law enforcement and policing
• Gender and development
• Youth empowerment

For more Information, visit Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) Scholarship webpage