Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship 2025/26 for African Medical Students

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Are you an African undergraduate studying Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or another health-related course? With rising academic costs, the Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship 2025/26 offers timely financial relief to help you stay focused on your healthcare career.

This scholarship is more than financial aid—it is an investment in Africa’s future healthcare workforce, designed to support committed students in government-owned institutions across Africa.

If you’re searching for:

• Undergraduate scholarships for Nigerian students 2025
• Medical scholarships in Africa
• Easy-to-apply grants for African undergraduates

This opportunity is for you.

About the Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship

The Light and Bell Foundation Scholarship is an initiative of the Light and Bells Health Foundation (LBHF), a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving healthcare delivery across Africa by empowering young medical professionals.

The scholarship supports African undergraduates in medical and health-related disciplines who are studying at public (government-owned) institutions and facing financial challenges.

By covering essential academic expenses such as textbooks, laboratory fees, transportation, and basic living costs, the program helps reduce financial stress so students can focus on academic excellence and community impact.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Financial Award: $100 (approximately ₦150,000)
• Support for:
  • Academic materials and textbooks
  • Laboratory and practical fees
  • Transportation and basic study needs

Additional Benefits

• Access to a growing network of African healthcare students
• Strong addition to your academic CV
• Improved focus on studies through reduced financial pressure

While not fully funded, this is a fast and impactful scholarship for Nigerian undergraduates needing immediate academic support.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Citizenship: Be a citizen of any African country (Nigerian students are strongly encouraged)
• Enrollment Status: Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate health-related program at a government-owned institution
• Eligible Fields of Study include:
  • Medicine and Surgery
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Public Health
  • Other Health Sciences
• Academic Level: Open to students at all undergraduate levels

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following:

• Proof of Identity: National ID, passport, or birth certificate
• Admission or Enrollment Letter from a public institution
• Academic Transcript (most recent results)
• Personal Statement (300–500 words) explaining:
  • Why the scholarship matters to your education
  • Your future contribution to African healthcare
• One Recommendation Letter from a lecturer or academic mentor

No extra or unnecessary documents are required.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step

1. Confirm Eligibility
   Ensure you meet all requirements before applying.
2. Visit the Official Application Page
   Access the Light and Bell Foundation scholarship portal.
3. Start Your Application
   Click on “Scholarship Application” and create an account if required.
4. Complete the Application Form
   Provide accurate personal and academic information.
5. Upload Required Documents
   Ensure all documents are clear and preferably in PDF format.
6. Submit Before the Deadline
   Save your email confirmation after submission.
7. Await Notification
   All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: December 19, 2025
• Notification of Results: January 12, 2026

Why You Should Apply

• Quick and simple application process
• Financial relief during a critical academic period
• Open to Nigerian students in public universities
• Supports Africa’s next generation of healthcare professionals