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Project Lift
Project Lift: Educational Empowerment for Military Families
A Scholarship Programme by Heroes Help for Dependents of the Nigerian Armed Forces
About the Programme
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.
What the Scholarship Covers
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
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet all the following conditions:
1. Be a child, ward, or legal dependant of a Nigerian Armed Forces services member (Army, Navy, Air Force)
2. The service memeber 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
3. 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.
4. Demonstrate academic commitmentand potential (grades, teacher/HOD references, etc.).
5. Willing to participate in follow-up, mentoring, and community engagement activities.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of the following (in PDF or JPEG):
- Letter of introduction from unit commander / veterans’ association / local authority
- Death certificate or discharge papers of service member (where applicable)
- Proof of guardianship (if applicable)
- Most recent academic transcript or report card
- Passport photograph of applicant
- School admission or attendance letter
- Any document showing financial need (optional but recommended)
How to Apply
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 centres.
Application Timeline
Phase | Date |
Applications Open | July 1, 2025 |
Deadline for Submissions | August 15, 2025 |
Shortlisting & Verification | August 16–30, 2025 |
Final Beneficiaries Announced | September 10, 2025 |
Scholarship Disbursement Begins | September 16, 2025 |
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.
Contact & Enquiries
For further details or support with your application:
📧 enquiry@heroeshelp.org.ng
📞 +234 800 444 4376
🌍 www.heroeshelp.org.ng
✨ Heroes stood for us. Now we stand for their children.
Apply today and take the next step toward a brighter, empowered future.