We fund the education of underprivileged Nigerian students who are already leading in their communities — so financial hardship doesn't decide who gets to finish.
Nigeria has no national student loan system and few scholarship programs. For families that lose their primary income, the outcome is often the same: a promising student leaves school not because they weren't capable, but because tuition ran out.
We work directly with university faculty and the African Leadership Bridge to identify student leaders already driving change in health, technology, and their communities — then remove the one obstacle standing between them and finishing.
If not for the goodwill of my uncle, I too may have been forced to abandon my education. That's the vision this organization was built from.Arinzechukwu C. Nwagbata, Founder
Aspires to become a film director. Worked as a primary school assistant to save for her education, and currently balances tutoring work with her studies.
Read their full storyStudents currently supported across our partner universities — each selected for both academic promise and demonstrated community leadership.
Aspires to excel as a surgeon and extend life-saving surgeries to needy Nigerians. Previously worked as an assistant teacher, and plans to establish a mentorship program for disadvantaged children.
Initially admitted but had his admission revoked due to quota, then reapplied and was readmitted three years later alongside two siblings. Works as a tutor and engages with underprivileged out-of-school youth.
Demonstrated incredible tenacity by reapplying for the pharmacy major. Active in the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, combats drug abuse through education, and served as Student Assistant Secretary General.
From Asaba, Delta State. Developed web development skills through the National Institute for Information Technology, and is interested in specializing in pulmonology and hepatology.
Updates on new cohorts, partner events, and where our alumni are now.
In partnership with the African Leadership Bridge, we've handpicked an exceptional group of students for our 2023 cohort.
We're accepting applications from 100-level students at COOU and UNN for full-tuition scholarships, in partnership with the African Leadership Bridge.
African Leadership Bridge scholar Deborah Chibuike partnered with student medical associations to provide HBV screening and health education in Enugu State.
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