The Karen Chukwu Scholarship Fund, administered by the Katwig Kare Foundation, provides financial assistance to Nigerian undergraduate students and Nigerian Law School students. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one academic session, aiming to remove financial barriers and support academic and professional growth.
Application Deadline:
- March 31, 2026
Which Fields are Eligible?
Two scholarship sections are available:
- Nigerian Tertiary Institution Scholarship – For female undergraduates in any federal or state university/polytechnic.
- Digital Training Scholarship – For women pursuing certified digital skills courses (e.g., tech, design, marketing, data).
Type:
- Undergraduate Scholarship | Tuition Support
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian by origin.
- Be 18 years or older (parental consent required if under 18).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a federal or state tertiary institution in Nigeria.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Based on financial need, academic merit, and strength of personal statement/video.
- Applications are reviewed by the Katwig Kare Foundation for transparency and fairness.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Nigeria only.
Where will the Award be Taken?
- Nigerian tertiary institutions and Nigerian Law School.
How Many Awards?
- Not specified; competitive selection.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition coverage for one academic session.
- Support for digital training courses.
- Empowerment of women in education and technology.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One academic session.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Academic transcripts.
- Admission letter.
- 1,000-word statement (ideas, experience, career plans, reasons for studying chosen course, and why you should be awarded).
- 2-minute video explaining how your course will help achieve career goals and contribute to a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
How to Apply:
- Confirm eligibility.
- Prepare required documents (application form, transcripts, admission letter, statement, video).
- Fill out the scholarship application form via the official portal.
- Submit before March 31, 2026.
