ICCEF Educational Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Students

The Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Educational Scholarship Programme. The scholarship supports indigent students in public secondary and tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Scholarship Categories

• Tuition Fees Scholarship: For indigent students enrolled in public secondary or tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
• Project-Based Scholarship: For indigent final-year students whose projects focus on human rights, social justice, justice sector reforms, law enforcement, gender and development, or youth empowerment.

Who Can Apply?

• Nigerian citizens.
• Students currently enrolled in a public secondary or tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• Applicants who can show academic commitment and satisfactory academic performance.
• Applicants who can demonstrate financial need.
• Applicants willing to participate in required monitoring and evaluation activities.

Documents Required

• Completed scholarship application form.
• Recent passport photograph.
• Proof of admission or school identification card.
• Most recent academic result or transcript.
• Personal statement of not more than 500 words explaining educational goals, financial need and how the scholarship will support progress.
• Recommendation letter from a school authority, teacher, lecturer or community leader.

Application Timeline

• Applications open: June 30, 2026
• Applications close: July 30, 2026
• Review period: August 2026
• Successful applicants notified: September 2026

How to Apply

Applicants should read the full details on the official ICCEF scholarship page and follow the application instructions there. Apply for only one scholarship category, because submitting under both categories can lead to disqualification.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Use accurate personal, academic and contact details.
• Prepare documents before starting the form.
• Do not wait until the closing date if you need a recommendation letter or transcript.

Official Source Checked

• ICCEF 2026 Educational Scholarship Programme