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.
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.
How to Apply
Application is FREE.
To apply, visit www.heroeshelp.org.ng/projectlift
and complete the online form. You can also download a paper form from the website and submit it via approved partner centres.
