Applications are presently being accepted for the 2026 LONG Scholars Program, a life-changing opportunity designed to provide talented but financially underprivileged Nigerian undergraduate students with substantial financial assistance for their university career.
The LONG Empowerment Foundation Scholars Program offers annual scholarships of up to ₦350,000 to help beneficiaries cover tuition, housing, and other living expenses.
This scholarship can be your passport to a brighter future. If you are a Nigerian student from a low-income family with a solid academic record and a burning ambition to succeed, then apply now.
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Quick Summary of 2026 LONG Scholars Program for Nigerian Undergraduates | Apply for Up to ₦350,000
| Implementing Partners | LONG Empowerment Foundation |
| Category | Scholarship |
| Scholarship Type | Undergraduate (B.Sc., OND, HND) |
| Programme Name | LONG Scholars Program 2026 |
| Scholarship Value | Up to ₦350,000 per year |
| Eligible Country: | Nigeria |
| Coverage | Tuition fees, Accommodation, Living expenses |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Deadline | June 18, 2026 |
About the LONG Empowerment Foundation
The LONG Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organization that believes every child and youth should have the opportunity to go to school, regardless of their financial background .
The foundation provides scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and academic support to students from low-income backgrounds across Nigeria
What the Scholarship Covers
The LONG Scholars Program is designed to ease your financial burden so you can focus entirely on your studies . The scholarship covers:
| Coverage Category | Details |
| 💰 Tuition Fees | Full or substantial coverage of academic fees |
| 🏠 Accommodation | Support for hostel or off-campus housing |
| 📚 Living Stipend | Allowance for books, feeding, and other essentials |
| 🔄 Renewable Annually | Based on academic performance and continued financial need |
Undergraduate Scholarship – LONG Scholars Program
This scholarship helps ease your financial burden by covering tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for one academic year, allowing you to focus on your studies and excel in your field. Scholarship is renewable annually based on your academic performance and financial need.
OND/HND Scholarship – LONG Scholars Program
This scholarship supports your tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for one academic year, helping you concentrate on your studies without worrying about financial constraints.
Scholarship is renewable annually based on your academic performance and financial need.
Secondary School Scholarship –
Young Achievers Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support you if you are a brilliant junior or senior secondary school student at risk of dropping out due to financial challenges.
It can be awarded for a maximum of six academic years, ensuring you have consistent support throughout your secondary education.
WAEC/JAMB
This scholarship supports you in your final year of secondary school by covering the costs of registering for your WAEC/JAMB entrance exams. It ensures that financial challenges do not stand in the way of your transition to tertiary education
Who can apply?
Undergraduate
- You are aged 16–26 years at the time of application
- You have secured admission into an accredited Nigerian university
- As a continuing student you have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of second class upper i.e, 3.5 on a scale of 5.0 or its equivalent.
- As a new student you present proof of admission, which includes a signed admission and acceptance letter, a copy of WAEC results with a minimum of 5 credits, and copy of JAMB result with a minimum score of 200.
- You are from a low-income family with an annual income of less than 3 million Naira per annum and you are able to provide evidence of financial need through your parent’s bank statements, or a recommendation from your school’s bursar, another registered scholarship giving organization you’ve benefited from or a member of our serving Board of Trustees.
- You demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement
Secondary School
- Be aged between 10–19 years
- Must be a citizen of Nigeria and enrolled in junior or senior secondary school (JSS1 to SS3) in Nigeria
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic performance (top 20% of class preferred).
- Senior secondary applicants must record at least 5 credits in the compulsory courses in their chosen academic area (e.g., sciences, art, technical, or commercial) in the SS1 first term examination.
- Must provide recent school report cards and a recommendation from two school teachers or administrators.
- Must commit to completing their secondary education
- Evidence of financial hardship required (e.g., lack of parental support, parents’ bank account statement)
Application Information Sessions
The foundation is hosting two virtual information sessions to help applicants understand the process :
- Session 1: May 30, 2026 (6:00 PM WAT) – Google Meet, YouTube
- Session 2: June 11, 2026 (6:00 PM WAT) – Google Meet, YouTube
- 18 Jun 2025 Applications Close 11:59 PM WAT prompt. All applications must be submitted online
- 24 Aug 2026. Invitation to Interview.
- Through the weeks of Jul. 24 – Aug 2 Link will be shared with shortlisted candidates
21 Aug 2026
Announcement of Scholars
Selection Process
The LONG Scholars Program selection process follows these stages :
| Stage | Description |
| 1. Application Submission | Submit online application within the 4-week window |
| 2. Eligibility Screening | Foundation reviews applications for basic eligibility |
| 3. Shortlisting | Qualified candidates are shortlisted for interviews |
| 4. Interview | Shortlisted candidates participate in an interview (late July – early August) |
| 5. Final Selection | Offers are made to successful candidates (late August) |
About the LONG Empowerment Foundation
The LONG Empowerment Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to breaking financial barriers that prevent brilliant Nigerian students from accessing quality education.
Through its scholarship programmes, the foundation has supported thousands of students across Nigeria at secondary and tertiary levels .
The foundation’s mission is to empower young Nigerians through education, mentorship, and leadership development – creating a pipeline of future leaders who will, in turn, uplift their communities
How to Apply
➡️ Apply Now for the LONG Scholars Program 2026 at
https://longempowerment.org/scholarships
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