Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) invites applications for its 2026 Educational Scholarship Programme, targeting indigent students in public secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

The initiative aims to promote access to quality education and empower young Nigerians, continuing the legacy of Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma.

Scholarship Categories

Applicants can apply under one of the following categories:

• Tuition Fees Scholarship: For indigent students enrolled in public secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
• Project-Based Scholarship: For indigent final-year students focusing on areas such as:
• Human rights and social justice
• Justice sector reforms
• Law enforcement and policing
• Gender and development
• Youth empowerment

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 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 monitoring and evaluation activities required by the Foundation.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed scholarship application form.
• Recent passport photograph.
• Proof of admission or school identification card.
• Most recent academic result or transcript.
• Personal statement explaining educational goals, financial need, and how the scholarship will support academic progress.
• Letter of recommendation from a school authority, teacher, lecturer, or community leader.

Important Note

Applicants can only apply for one scholarship category. Submitting applications for both categories will result in automatic disqualification.

Application Period

Applications Open: June 30, 2026

Applications Close: July 30, 2026

To apply, follow the link provided.

Selection Process

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