LCA Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates

Scholarship Details

Introduction

The Liberty Career Academy (LCA) Scholarship Programme supports students from low-income and vulnerable backgrounds in pursuing their education and career goals. The programme provides financial assistance, mentorship and career guidance to help talented young people overcome educational barriers and prepare for their professional futures.

The scholarship has three categories: the Adeola Okungbaye Award, Merit-Based Award and Gifted Hands Award. Each category targets a different group, including students experiencing financial hardship, academically outstanding undergraduates and young people pursuing vocational or technical careers.

Scholarship Details

• Scholarship name: LCA Scholarship Programme
• Organiser: Liberty Career Academy
• Study destination: Nigeria
• Study levels: Undergraduate and vocational/technical training
• Eligible applicants: Nigerian citizens and legal residents from other African countries who are studying or living in Nigeria at the time of application
• Scholarship categories: Adeola Okungbaye Award, Merit-Based Award and Gifted Hands Award
• Benefits: Financial assistance, mentorship and career guidance
• Application fee: No application fee is stated on the programme page; confirm any current requirements directly with LCA.

Applicants may apply to only one category. Applying to more than one category can result in disqualification.

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Scholarship Benefits

According to LCA, the programme offers:

• Financial support towards tuition fees and other educational expenses.
• Mentorship and career guidance from industry professionals.
• Access to LCA’s alumni and partner network to help strengthen career prospects.
• Support for vulnerable students seeking access to education and professional development.

The amount awarded depends on the scholarship category. The published page does not specify a single award amount for all recipients. The scholarship terms also state that awards are fixed according to their categories, recipients are responsible for costs exceeding the award, and LCA is not obligated to fund students beyond the initial year.

1. Adeola Okungbaye Award

The Adeola Okungbaye Award is designed for students from single-parent families, including children of widows or widowers, and orphaned students who face financial barriers to education.

The award honours Adeola Okungbaye, remembered by LCA as a dedicated and selfless leader who cared deeply about young people’s growth, personal development and future success.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be an orphan or come from a single-parent family.
• Be enrolled in, or have obtained admission to, an accredited post-secondary institution in Nigeria, including a university, polytechnic, college of education or technical college.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or equivalent, or a JAMB score of 220/400 if recently admitted.
• Meet all the general LCA scholarship requirements.

2. Merit-Based Award

The Merit-Based Award recognises students with excellent academic performance and the potential to become future leaders. It is intended to help academically outstanding students continue their education and work towards their career goals.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in, or have obtained admission to, an accredited Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education or technical college.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.70/5.0 or equivalent, or a JAMB score of 240/400 if recently admitted.
• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Show leadership potential.
• Meet all the general LCA scholarship requirements.

3. Gifted Hands Award

The Gifted Hands Award supports young people pursuing careers in practical trades, artisan work and vocational or technical fields. LCA recognises that successful careers do not always follow a conventional academic route.

The funding can help cover training costs or the purchase of essential tools and equipment, such as mechanical tools, sewing machines or baking ovens.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Have valid admission to, or be enrolled in, an accredited public or private vocational or technical institution in Nigeria.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Demonstrate leadership potential.
• Meet all the general LCA scholarship requirements.

General Eligibility Requirements

In addition to the requirements for their selected award category, applicants must satisfy the programme’s general conditions.

1. Academic level

The published scholarship page states that applicants must be:

• In their first, second or third year of a four-year programme; or
• In their first, second, third or fourth year of a five-year programme.

The general academic criteria require applicants to provide their WASSCE and JAMB results. For students already enrolled in a post-secondary institution, their most recent CGPA is used to assess academic standing.

2. Citizenship and residency

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens or legal residents from another African country who are studying or living in Nigeria at the time of application.

3. Valid identification

Applicants must have a valid government-issued means of identification. If the applicant does not have their own government-issued ID, the published guidelines say their identification must be supported by the government-issued ID of a direct family member.

4. Personal statement

Every applicant must submit a 500-word personal statement. LCA expressly warns that AI-generated personal statements lead to automatic disqualification, so applicants should write their own statements and ensure that the content genuinely reflects their experiences, circumstances and ambitions.

5. Verifiable information

Applicants must be able to provide verifiable evidence for academic and non-academic achievements and other claims made in their applications. Failure to substantiate claims during screening may lead to automatic disqualification.

Required Documents and Information

Applicants should prepare the following information and evidence in line with the programme’s requirements:

• WASSCE results — evidence of secondary-school academic performance.
• JAMB results — required under the general academic criteria, particularly relevant to newly admitted students.
• Most recent CGPA — for applicants already studying at a post-secondary institution.
• Government-issued identification — or the supporting family-member identification arrangement described by LCA.
• 500-word personal statement — written by the applicant, not AI-generated.
• Evidence of achievements and claims — verifiable documentation for academic accomplishments, extracurricular involvement, leadership and other relevant claims.
• Admission or enrolment information — proof that the applicant has been admitted to or is enrolled in an eligible institution, as relevant to their chosen category.

LCA states that candidates who pass the initial screening will be informed of the specific evidence required and how to submit it within a short period. Applicants should therefore keep relevant documents ready and follow the instructions provided if shortlisted.

How to Apply

When the next application cycle opens, interested students should follow these steps:

• Choose one category: Select the award that matches your circumstances and eligibility. Do not apply for multiple categories.
• Prepare your personal statement: Write an original 500-word statement explaining your background, educational goals, financial circumstances where relevant, and future plans.
• Gather your academic records and identification: Prepare your WASSCE and JAMB results, most recent CGPA where applicable, identification and evidence supporting your claims.
• Complete the online application: Use the official when applications are open.
• Submit accurate information: Ensure that all information is truthful and that you can provide evidence for your claims if shortlisted.
• Monitor your communications: Watch for messages from LCA about screening, supporting documents, interviews or the final decision.

Selection Process

LCA assesses applications based on:

• Academic merit and achievement.
• Financial need, where relevant to the award category.
• Leadership potential and extracurricular involvement, where applicable.
• Potential for future academic and career success.
• Fulfilment of the selected category’s eligibility requirements.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to submit documentary evidence supporting their claims and may also be invited to interviews as part of the final selection process.

LCA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who fail to meet the requirements, cannot provide verifiable evidence within the required timeframe, make fraudulent claims or obtain third-party assistance in completing their applications. Decisions of the Scholarship Application Panel are final.

Scholarship Conditions for Successful Applicants

Successful candidates should also be aware of the programme’s published terms:

• Award amounts are fixed according to the relevant category.
• LCA is not responsible for expenses exceeding the scholarship award.
• Funding is not guaranteed beyond the initial year.
• Recipients must accept the conditions in their award letters before funding can be disbursed.
• Awardees must maintain eligibility, including the required academic performance.
• All awardees must enrol in and actively participate in LCA’s mentorship programme to maintain their scholarship status.
• Recipients must provide additional documentation when requested during the scholarship period.

LCA reserves the right to determine the method and timing of payments to recipients’ educational institutions and may amend the programme’s terms, with changes communicated through its official channels.

Application Deadline

The deadline for the next application cycle has not been verified.

Official Links and Contact Information

• Application form: https://lcaglobal.org/scholarship-application-form/
• Scholarship terms and conditions: https://lcaglobal.org/scholarship-terms-and-conditions/
• Email: hello@lcaglobal.org
• Phone: +234 802 712 8626
• Office address: c/o Barry Winston & Co., 75 Olonade Street, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.

Conclusion

The Liberty Career Academy Scholarship Programme provides support for eligible Nigerian undergraduates and young people pursuing vocational or technical training. Its three award categories cater to students experiencing financial hardship, academically outstanding students and unemployed young people pursuing practical careers.

Before applying, review the criteria carefully, prepare your academic documents and original personal statement, and ensure that every claim can be verified. Because the published application dates are from 2025, confirm the next application window directly with LCA before proceeding.