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Every grant has a name, a face and a future

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Video testimonials

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“The grant paid for my textbooks, and I finally stopped borrowing.”

Adaeze · SS 3 · Need-based grant

“Knowing someone believed in my grades made me work even harder.”

Chinedu · 200 level · Merit-based grant

“New uniform, new books, and a new reason to wake up early.”

Somto · Primary 5 · Need-based grant

“We sat our aptitude test together. Everyone had the same chance.”

Exam day · Aptitude screening

“Transport money means I am never late for the first lesson.”

Ikenna · JS 2 · Need-based grant

“My mother cried when the alert came. Then she laughed.”

Nkechi · SS 1 · Merit-based grant

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Success stories

Where they are now

I used to sit at the back because I had no textbook. This year I sat in front and came first in my class.

Adaeze O.

SS 3 · Need-based

The merit grant covered my departmental dues and course materials. I could focus on my final year project.

Chinedu E.

400 level · Merit-based

My son wears his new uniform with pride. He tells everyone a kind family helped him go to school.

Mrs Okafor

Parent · Primary 3

Applying was simple and respectful. I received a text, and the money arrived in my account as promised.

Ngozi A.

HND 1 · Need-based

Writing the essay helped me think about my future. I want to become an engineer and give back like the Akors.

Tobenna I.

JS 3 · Merit-based

I bought a school bag, sandals and books. Now I can read at home in the evening.

Kelechi M.

Primary 6 · Need-based

Exam day gallery

Moments from the aptitude screening

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Impact reports

Grant recipients and yearly results

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2024/2025 impact summary

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2025/2026 impact summary

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Selection policy

How applications are screened and reviewed.

Previous grant recipients

Cycle	Recipient	Level	Category
2025/2026	Adaeze O.	SS 3	Need-based
2025/2026	Chinedu E.	400 level	Merit-based
2025/2026	Kelechi M.	Primary 6	Need-based
2024/2025	Ngozi A.	HND 1	Need-based
2024/2025	Tobenna I.	JS 3	Merit-based

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