Ken Ndego Scholarship Fund

Education Should Never Be Limited by Circumstance

The Scholarship Fund promotes equitable access to quality education for academically promising students whose progress is constrained by financial circumstances. Elements of the programme are delivered in partnership with the Chinonye Smile-Care Initiative (CSCI).

Who We Support

  • Vulnerable students
  • Exceptional academic performers
  • Girls and young women
  • Students from low-income households
  • Students in underserved communities

What We Provide

  • Scholarship support towards educational costs
  • Learning resources and materials
  • Academic support and examination preparation
  • Mentorship and career guidance
  • Recognition of academic excellence

Our Educational Approach

  • Address financial barriers first
  • Strengthen academic foundations
  • Support decision-making through mentorship
  • Prepare students for work and further study

Our Geographic Focus

  • Delta State
  • The Niger Delta
  • Other parts of Nigeria
  • Long term: other African communities facing similar challenges

The programme supports students in public primary schools where applicable, public secondary schools and tertiary institutions.

Holistic Development

More Than a Scholarship

The programme is designed to do more than pay costs. It supports learning outcomes, personal development, career readiness, leadership, digital skills, mentorship and long-term success.

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    Financial Support

  2. 02

    Academic Support

  3. 03

    Mentorship

  4. 04

    Career Development

  5. 05

    Leadership

  6. 06

    Future Impact

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Mentorship

Students are connected with professionals, educators and industry leaders for career guidance and personal development.

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Academic Support

Extra-mural lessons and examination preparation strengthen performance and bridge learning gaps.

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Student Development

Leadership, confidence and digital skills prepare students for study, work and responsible citizenship.

Scholarship Stories

Students at the centre

2025

Celebrating Academic Excellence

Scholarship funds for the 2024/25 academic session were successfully disbursed, and beneficiary Blessing Onyema received a new laptop valued at ₦700,000 in recognition of academic commitment and excellence.

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2022

School Fees Paid for the 2021/2022 Beneficiaries

On 4 and 5 July 2022, school fees were paid for 200-level and ND2 beneficiaries of the Ken Ndego Scholarship Fund, with two outstanding students rewarded in full.

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How to Support the Scholarship Fund

You can sponsor a student's fees, fund learning resources and digital tools, or partner with us to widen the reach of the programme.