Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
LOCATION: Nigeria
A Scholarship Programme by Heroes Help for Dependents of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Heroes Help, a tri-service charity supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families, is pleased to announce the launch of Project Lift, our flagship Scholarship Intervention. This initiative is designed to support the educational dreams of children and wards of Armed Forces personnel, with priority for those who have either:
Died in active service, or
Are living with post-service injury, disability, or significant economic hardship.
Through financial assistance, academic support, and psychosocial care, Project Lift seeks to ensure that no child of a hero is left behind in the pursuit of quality education.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
Be a child, ward, or legal dependant of a Nigerian Armed Forces services member (Army, Navy, Air Force)
The service member must have either died in active service, OR been medically retired, injured, or living with significant post-service hardship.
Other current serving and veteran can be considered
Applicants must be:
Enrolled (or seeking enrollment) in primary, secondary, or tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria.
Able to provide proof of school attendance or admission.
Demonstrate academic commitment and potential (grades, teacher/HOD references, etc.).
Willing to participate in follow-up, mentoring, and community engagement activities.
Application is FREE.
To apply, visit 👉 www.heroeshelp.org.ng/projectlift/projectlift-application.
and complete the online form. You can also download a paper form from the website and submit it via approved partner centers.
Important Notes
Incomplete or false applications will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
All data submitted will be handled confidentially and only for scholarship purposes.
Heroes Help does not charge any fee for processing applications.
BENEFIT:
Eligible beneficiaries will receive a comprehensive education support package, which may include:
Full or partial payment of tuition and exam fees
Provision of textbooks, uniforms, and school supplies
Transport stipends (where applicable)
Access to academic tutoring and mentoring
Optional access to mental health and psychosocial support
