Published: 16 Apr 2025 138 views
The Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship Program provides need-based financial sponsorship and mentorship to female graduates of public secondary schools in Nigeria who have secured admission into a Nigerian public university.
The CKF SHE Soars Program makes postsecondary education possible for girls from lower-income families.
Launched in 2019, the program provides need-based financial sponsorship to female graduates of Nigerian public secondary schools and matches the girls with successful career and business women for mentorship.
Today, there are 26 SOARS Scholars in 14 universities across the country studying Medicine and Surgery, Mechatronics Engineering, Physiotherapy, Aeronautics, Astronautic Engineering, Agricultural Extension, Psychology, Law, and Accounting.
The Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF) was founded in 1997, as a platform through which its founder, Dr. Christopher Kolade, would continue to make contributions to the development of Nigeria. Guided by an enduring legacy of integrity, professionalism, professional ethics, and continuous learning that Dr. Kolade is known for, the Foundation focuses on Education as its key strategic initiative. Particular attention is given to promoting Girl-Child Education (specifically science, technology, engineering, mathematics, music and agriculture), Leadership and Governance Education, Christian and Th... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF) |
| Gender | Women |
To be eligible, applicants must be female graduates of a Nigerian public secondary school and must have verifiable proof of admission into a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
Application for the 2024/2025 academic session is now open and closes on Thursday, 17th April 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Please click here to apply.
For more details, visit CFK webpage
