Applications are now open for the Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship 2025/26, a targeted financial support initiative designed to assist undergraduate students in medical and health-related fields across Africa. With rising education costs placing increasing pressure on students, this scholarship provides timely relief to help beneficiaries stay focused on their academic and professional goals.
The scholarship is especially relevant for Nigerian students studying in government-owned institutions who need quick, practical support to cover essential study-related expenses.
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About the Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship
The Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship is an initiative of the Light and Bells Health Foundation, established to strengthen healthcare systems in Africa by investing in the education of future health professionals. The programme supports undergraduates who are passionate about improving health outcomes but face financial constraints that may hinder their progress.
Rather than large, competitive funding, this scholarship focuses on fast, meaningful assistance that helps students meet immediate academic needs such as books, laboratory materials, transportation, and basic living costs.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Healthcare education is demanding and expensive, and even small financial gaps can affect academic performance. This scholarship helps to reduce that burden while encouraging students to remain committed to their studies and long-term contribution to Africa’s healthcare sector.
It also provides recognition and validation for students who are dedicated to medical and health-related careers, strengthening their academic profile and future opportunities.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
• A $100 grant (approximately ₦150,000) to support academic and essential study-related expenses
• Reduced financial pressure, allowing greater focus on lectures, clinical practice, and exams
• Added value to academic CVs and scholarship profiles
• Connection to a growing network of African healthcare-focused students
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered:
• Be a citizen of any African country (Nigerian students are strongly encouraged to apply)
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme at a government-owned institution
• Be studying a medical or health-related course, including but not limited to:
– Medicine and Surgery
– Nursing
– Pharmacy
– Physiotherapy
– Public Health
– Other health sciences
• Be at any level of undergraduate study
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit clear scanned copies of the following documents:
• Proof of identity (valid passport, national ID, or birth certificate)
• Admission or enrollment letter from a government-owned institution
• Most recent academic transcript or result
• A 300–500 word personal statement explaining the importance of the scholarship to your education and future contribution to healthcare in Africa
• One recommendation letter from a lecturer or academic mentor
How to Apply
Interested and eligible students should follow these steps:
• Confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements
• Complete the online application form
• Upload all required documents accurately
• Apply before the deadline
