Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant

Scholarship Details

Introduction

The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026–2027 supports educators working to improve education in underserved communities across Nigeria. Successful applicants can receive between ₦100,000 and ₦500,000 to implement projects that improve teaching, learning resources, digital education, teacher development or inclusive education.

The foundation will award ₦6 million to 26 recipients. This is an educational project grant, not a scholarship for personal tuition or living expenses.

Grant Details

• Organisation: Prince Casper Foundation
• Location: Nigeria
• Opportunity type: Educational project grant
• Funding: ₦100,000–₦500,000
• Total funding: ₦6 million
• Number of recipients: 26
• Application opens: September 21, 2026
• Deadline: November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT
• Project start: January 2027 or later
• Application fee: Free
• Application portal:

Grant Benefits

The selection committee determines the funding category based on the project’s scope, cost, need and relevance. Applicants cannot choose their own category.

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Focus Areas

Applicants must select exactly two focus areas that match their proposed project.

• Learning Access: Classroom repairs, furniture, textbooks, stationery, sanitation and learning resources.
• Digital Innovation: Computers, internet access, electricity for learning, digital curricula and technology skills.
• Educator Excellence: Teacher training, improved teaching methods, digital skills and school leadership development.
• Inclusive Empowerment: Special-needs support, psychosocial care, vocational skills and initiatives to reduce school dropout.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be involved in primary or secondary education in Nigeria.
• Work with or serve an underserved or educationally disadvantaged community.
• Demonstrate genuine financial need.
• Propose a specific educational project with a clear budget and timeline.
• Provide one referee who can speak about their work.

Eligible applicants include teachers, school heads, administrators, education NGO staff and relevant volunteers. Previous grant recipients may apply again, but priority is given to applicants who have not previously received this grant.

Required Documents

Prepare the following:

• Letter of Intent: 500–750 words explaining the problem, proposed solution and expected impact.
• CV: PDF format, including a recent professional photograph.
• Itemised project budget: Costs, quantities and justifications.
• Referee details: Obtain permission before providing their contact information.
• Supporting evidence (optional): Project photographs, quotations, certificates or letters of support.

How to Apply

• Visit the official application portal.
• Sign in using your email address.
• Complete all 14 sections of the application form.
• Select exactly two focus areas.
• Upload your Letter of Intent and CV, and provide your budget, timeline and referee details.
• Review your answers and submit the application.
• Save your application number and confirmation email.

Important: You cannot edit your application after submission. The foundation does not charge application or processing fees.

Evaluation and Selection

Applications are assessed based on:

• Impact potential and sustainability — 30%
• Demonstration of need — 20%
• Feasibility and implementation plan — 20%
• Relevance to the foundation’s mission — 10%
• Applicant capacity and track record — 10%
• Budget clarity and accountability — 10%

The process includes eligibility screening, application scoring, interviews, reference checks and final selection. Successful applicants will receive instructions on funding, implementation and reporting.

What the Grant Does Not Cover

The grant is not intended for personal expenses, debt repayment, salary increases unrelated to a defined project, general organisational running costs or activities outside the programme’s educational focus.

Projects must begin no earlier than January 2027, and recipients must use the funds for their approved project and meet reporting requirements.

Application Deadline

November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. WAT.

Applications opened on September 21, 2026. There is no grace period after the deadline.

Conclusion

The Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant offers Nigerian educators an opportunity to receive up to ₦500,000 for projects that improve education in underserved communities.

Prepare a clear project proposal, realistic budget, CV and referee details before applying. Submit your application before November 6, 2026.