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HEROES HELP PROJECT LIFT: EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

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

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IMD MBA5 SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Throughout 2025 (available until allocated)

LOCATION: Switzerland

The IMD MBA5 scholarship is named for the 5th graduating class (1976)—alumni who are passionate about passing forward the incredible educational experience they once enjoyed. Multiple scholarships will be awarded each year to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make a unique contribution to the overall learning experience of the class and make an impact as an IMD ambassador after graduation.

ELIGIBILITY:

The scholarships will be distributed across all continents to ensure equal opportunities for applicants from Africa/the Middle East, Asia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America.

Excellence in previous academic and/or professional endeavors, including GPA (or equivalent) and GMAT/GRE scores

Convince us of your ambition and ability to use your education to pursue a leadership role

Demonstrate career progression and international exposure

Performance during the Assessment Day

Essay: As an IMD MBA5 scholarship recipient, how can you contribute to the learning experience of your class and make an impact beyond graduation? (750 words)

Please complete the scholarship application in the Program section of your MBA application form.

Before you apply to the program, we strongly recommend that you evaluate the investment needed and investigate the various financing options available to you. An overview of the program fees, payment schedule and estimated living expenses can be found by clicking here.

Please note that you may apply for multiple scholarships; however, scholarships are non-cumulative, therefore you will not be selected for more than one. In addition, scholarships are reserved for those who are not sponsored.

BENEFIT:

Multiple scholarships of CHF 50’000 each may be awarded each year to applicants who demonstrate the potential to make a unique contribution to the overall learning experience of the class and make an impact as an IMD ambassador after graduation.

APPLY