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.

Heroes Help Project Lift Scholarship Benefits

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

Requirements for Heroes Help Project Lift Scholarship

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 member 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 commitment and potential (grades, teacher/HOD references, etc.).

5. Willing to participate in follow-up, mentoring, and community engagement activities.

Application 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)

Application Deadline

August 15, 2025

How to Apply

Application is FREE.

To apply, visit https://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.

For further details or support with your application:

[email protected]

+234 800 444 4376

www.heroeshelp.org.ng