LONG Young Achievers Scholarship 2026: Financial Support for Nigerian Students to Complete Their Education

Overview: Helping Talented Students Achieve Their Academic Goals

For many Nigerian students, financial challenges can become a major barrier to completing their education. The LONG Young Achievers Scholarship Program 2026 is designed to support brilliant and hardworking students who have the potential to succeed but need financial assistance to continue their academic journey.

Through different scholarship categories, the program helps students at secondary school, OND/HND, and undergraduate levels by reducing the financial pressure of tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.

The goal is simple: ensure that promising students do not have to abandon their educational dreams because of financial hardship.

Scholarship Benefits: What Successful Applicants Receive

The LONG Young Achievers Scholarship provides support across different education levels:

Undergraduate Scholarship – LONG Scholars Program

This scholarship supports undergraduate students by covering:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation expenses
• Living costs for one academic year

The scholarship can be renewed annually based on academic performance and continued financial need.

OND/HND Scholarship – LONG Scholars Program

Students pursuing OND or HND programs can receive support for:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Living expenses

Renewal is available for students who maintain strong academic performance and meet financial eligibility requirements.

Secondary School Scholarship – Young Achievers Scholarship

This scholarship supports outstanding junior and senior secondary school students who are at risk of dropping out because of financial difficulties.

Eligible students can receive support for up to six academic years, helping them complete their secondary education successfully.

WAEC/JAMB Support Scholarship

This program helps final-year secondary school students cover the cost of:

• WAEC registration
• JAMB examination registration

The support helps remove financial barriers for students preparing for higher education.

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the relevant requirements for their education level.

Undergraduate Applicants

You may apply if you:

• Are between 16 and 26 years old at the time of application.
• Have gained admission into an accredited Nigerian university.
• Are a continuing student with a minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 (Second Class Upper equivalent).
• Are a new student with proof of admission, including:
  • Signed admission and acceptance letter
  • WAEC result with at least five credits
  • JAMB result with a minimum score of 200.
• Come from a low-income family earning less than ₦3 million annually and can provide evidence of financial need.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and involvement in community activities.

Application Process

Applying for the LONG Young Achievers Scholarship is completed online.

Step 1: Submit Your Application

Applications are submitted through the official online application form during the application period.

Step 2: Application Review

Eligible applications are reviewed by the scholarship team, and shortlisted candidates are contacted for the next stage.

Step 3: Interview and Selection

Shortlisted applicants participate in interviews before the final scholars are announced.

2026 Application Timeline

31 July 2026
Applications Open
Application closes on 20 August 2026.

6 August 2026
Applicants Information Session
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

20 August 2026
Application Deadline
Applications close at 11:59 PM WAT.

24–30 August 2026
Interview Invitations
Shortlisted candidates receive interview details.

9 September 2026
Scholar Announcement
Successful candidates are notified through email and official communication channels.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the LONG Young Achievers Scholarship 2026