Applications are now open for the ICCEF Final Year Project Scholarship 2026, an initiative of the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) aimed at supporting indigent final-year undergraduate students in Nigerian public universities.
The scholarship provides project-based financial support to students whose research projects focus on issues that promote social justice, human rights, governance, and youth development. It is designed to empower young researchers whose work can contribute to meaningful social change in Nigeria.
Scholarship Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) |
| Host Country | Nigeria |
| Study Level | Final-Year Undergraduate |
| Eligible Applicants | Nigerian Students in Public Universities |
| Scholarship Type | Final Year Project Scholarship |
| Application Opens | 30 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 30 July 2026 |
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Financial support for their final-year research project.
- Opportunity to conduct impactful research on national development issues.
- Recognition from the ICCEF.
- Opportunity to contribute to policy and social development through research.
- Possible participation in ICCEF monitoring and evaluation activities.
Eligible Research Areas
Applicants’ research projects should focus on one or more of the following themes:
- Human Rights and Social Justice.
- Justice Sector Reforms.
- Law Enforcement and Policing.
- Gender and Development.
- Youth Empowerment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be currently enrolled in a public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Demonstrate satisfactory academic performance.
- Be willing to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities organized by ICCEF.
- Be a final-year undergraduate student with a research project in one of the eligible thematic areas.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed online application form.
- Proof of Nigerian citizenship.
- Evidence of enrolment in a public university.
- Academic records or results showing satisfactory performance.
- Final-year project proposal or research details.
- Documents demonstrating financial need.
- Any additional documents requested during the application process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official ICCEF scholarship application page.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review your application carefully.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: 30 June 2026
- Application Closes: 30 July 2026
Conclusion
The ICCEF Final Year Project Scholarship 2026 is an excellent opportunity for indigent final-year students in Nigerian public universities to receive financial support for research that addresses critical national issues. If your project focuses on human rights, social justice, justice sector reforms, policing, gender and development, or youth empowerment, this scholarship can help bring your research to life while contributing to positive social impact. Apply before 30 July 2026 to be considered.
