Scholarship Application Form - Liberty Career Academy

By submitting this application, I consent to the collection, storage, and use of my personal data and information provided for the purpose of evaluating my eligibility for this scholarship. I understand that the information provided will be handled with confidentiality and used solely for scholarship selection and related administrative purposes. I acknowledge that I have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of my personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless LCA, its officers, trustees, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to my application and participation in this program. Click here to read detailed Terms and Conditions

Before proceeding with completing this application, kindly read carefully the following instructions:

All candidates will be required and must be able to provide verifiable proof of all academic/non-academic accomplishments and claims made during the screening process. Inability to do so could lead to automatic disqualification.
You must meet the following General Criteria (Applicable to all Categories)

Academic History: WASSCE + JAMB results. Once enrolled in a post-secondary institution, the most recent CGPA qualifies the candidate for the scholarship.

Nigerian citizen/legal residents from another African country studying or living in Nigeria at the time of the application.

Have a valid government-issued means of identification. If you do not have one, your ID must be supported by the government issued ID of a direct family member.

You would be required to submit a 500-word Personal Statement. AI generated statements lead to automatic disqualification.

Section A: Scholarship Category & Personal Information

What scholarship category would you like to apply for? (you can only apply for one category. Application to more than one leads to automatic disqualification. Click here for details on each award category)

Adeola Okungbaye Award Gifted Hands Award Merit Based Award

First name

Middle name

Last name

Date of birth

Gender

Male Female

What is your home address?

Country of Birth

Phone number

Email address

Are you currently employed?

Yes No

Section B: Academic Information

What type of program are you currently pursuing or have been offered admission for?

What is the name of the post-secondary institution where you currently study or have been offered admission to?

What is your course of study?

What is your current or most recent Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the institution you are currently enrolled in? Put NA if you are yet to enroll

What is the highest attainable score/CGPA in your institution? E.g 4.00/5.00/7.00

If you are yet to enroll at the post-secondary institution but have been offered admission, what was your UTME score based on which you were offered admission?

Section C: Leadership Experience and Potential

Are you involved in any community service or not-for-profit organization/group? (societies, clubs, NGOs, small groups, faith-based organisation, etc.)?

Yes No

If yes, what is the level of your involvement ?

If applicable, what are the names (not more than 2) of the societies or clubs you are involved in? And provide a short description about each of them.

Describe any other leadership roles you have held or initiatives you have founded or been a part of.

Section D: Financial Need

What is the occupation of your sponsor(s)?

What is your family’s monthly household income?

How many dependents are in your family?

Are you currently receiving a scholarship or grant from another organization, individual or entity?

Yes No

If yes, through which individual/organisation did you get the scholarship? And how much do you receive in aid?

Section E: Personal Statement

Please write a personal statement (500-word limit) explaining why you deserve this scholarship. Highlight your academic achievements, leadership experiences, and any other distinct reasons why you should be considered for this scholarship.

Section F: Special Considerations

Are you an orphan, or a child to a single-parent?

Yes No

If you answered yes above, select the option that applies to you?

Orphan Child of - widow or widower Child of absent father/mother

What is the age of your parent/guardian (if applicable)?

Section G: Additional Information

Please indicate in what way you are connected to Liberty Career Academy (LCA). Please note that we will cross check with our records.

Not connected to LCA in any way CAS Bootcamp Alumni Past attendee of LCA Scholarship Summit Liberty Mentorship Hub Alumni Liberty Mentorship Hub Alumni & Active Volunteer Active Volunteer LMH Alumni/Volunteer with Letter of Recommendation from an LCA Mentor or Faculty Participant in other LCA programs (e.g., Basic Career Discovery Course etc.)

Is there any other information you want to share that could aid your candidacy?

Section H: Declaration

I hereby declare that all the claims made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also agree that should any of the information provided be found to be untrue and misleading, LCA reserves the right to disqualify my application, withdraw the award or take legal steps as deemed appropriate.

I Agree

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the LCA Scholarship program and its purpose?

The LCA Scholarship program is designed to support students in pursuing their academic and career goals by offering financial assistance. It aims to empower talented individuals who exhibit a strong dedication to their education and future professional development.

Q2: When is the application period for the LCA Scholarship program?

The application period for the LCA Scholarship program is from October 2 to October 22, 2024. All applications will close by 11:59PM WAT and there would be no extension granted.

Q3: Can applicants apply to more than one category?

No, applicants may only apply to one category within the LCA Scholarship program.

Q4: What are the general requirements for all applicants?

The General Requirements are listed on the scholarship page of the website.

Q5: Are there specific requirements for each category?

Yes, in addition to the general requirements, each category within the LCA Scholarship program may have specific criteria that applicants must fulfill. Applicants should carefully review the requirements of the category they intend to apply to.

Q6: How can I apply for the LCA Scholarship program?

Applicants can apply by submitting their applications through the application portal on the official LCA Scholarship program website during the designated application period. Detailed instructions and the application form is available on the website.

Q7: When will I be able to submit the evidence for the claims made in my application?

Candidates who make it past the initial screening will be informed on the documents required and how to send the required proof within a short period of time.

Q8: When will the scholarship be awarded?

All successful awardees will be notified by the end of the year after the completion of the process. Awards are likely to be presented within the first 2-3 months in 2025.

Q9: Who can I contact for more information about the LCA Scholarship program?

For more information about the LCA Scholarship program, including detailed category requirements and application guidelines, please visit our official website. For other inquiries, please email hello@lcaglobal.org.

Liberty Career Academy Scholarship Application

Before proceeding with completing this application, kindly read carefully the following instructions:

Section A: Scholarship Category & Personal Information

Section B: Academic Information

Section C: Leadership Experience and Potential

Section D: Financial Need

Section E: Personal Statement

Section F: Special Considerations

Section G: Additional Information

Section H: Declaration

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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