2025/2026 National Scholarship Award (NSA) into Zeani Advanced Technical College, Technical College and School of National Vocational Skill Qualifications (NVSQs) at Zion Empowerment Arena for the Needy Initiative (ZEANI)

Zion Empowerment Arena for the Needy Initiative (ZEANI) is a Non-Profit Institution (NPI) /Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). ZEANI signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 22nd February2024. ZEANI has over fifty (50) partners that make our job easier. ZEANI specializes in Development of Research Results for Technology off-take, Transfer and commercialisation.

Our Community Development Service Education (CDSE) programme is regulated by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), approved by the Federal and Enugu State Ministries of Education to provide Scholarships and Non-Scholarships programmes in Technical, Vocational Education & Training (TVET) at Senior Secondary and Tertiary Education. Our Consultancy Services in Research & Development (R&D) include: Construction of TVET laboratories, Free Project Topics for researchers, Product/prototype Development, Free Project follow-up, Free Career Guidance & Counselling.

On behalf of ZEANI board of trustees, Academic Board, the management and partners supporting ZEANI humanitarian work/interventions, we hereby invite applications for:

Title: 2025/2026 National Scholarship Award (NSA) into Zeani Advanced Technical College, Technical College and School of National Vocational Skill Qualifications (NVSQs)

Location: Nsukka, Enugu
Approval Number: CAC/IT/NO102538
Center Code: 15160

Description
On behalf of ZEANI board of trustees, Academic Board, the management and partners supporting ZEANI humanitarian work/interventions, we hereby announce 2025/2026 National Scholarship Award (NSA) into Zeani Advanced Technical College, Technical College and School of National Vocational Skill Qualifications (NVSQs).

The qualifications, colleges and schools are as follows:

• School of National Vocational Skill Qualifications (NVSQs), Modular Trade Certificate (MTC) / NSQ LEVEL 2 or 3 in: Fishery Craft, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Electronics, Computer Craft, Plant Service and Maintenance, Furniture Making, Garment Making and Motor Mechanic Work.
• Advanced Technical College, Advanced National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (ANTC/ANBC) in: Fishery Craft, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Motor Mechanic Work, Furniture Making, Computer Craft, Electronics Works and Garment Making
• Technical College, National Technical Certificate/National Business Certificate (NTC/NBC) in: Fishery Craft, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Motor Mechanic Work, Furniture Making, Computer Craft, Electronics Works and Garment Making.

Academic ranking of all the Trades and Qualifications in pursuit for this call are at the level of Senior Secondary and Tertiary Education.

This scholarship award is for:

• Those who could not afford senior secondary and tertiary education but want to earn a living by providing services to customers during and after training in the school
• Those who want to earn both University Degree and National Skill Qualifications on completion of the programme
• Those in need of Apprenticeship Education
• Those who have or haven't completed Junior and senior secondary education but want to acquire hands-on skill for self or public sector employment.
• Those transferring from conventional secondary schools such as grammar schools
• Those who want to further their education with the qualification earned
• Those who want to gain admission into first year (100 level) and second year (200 level) in University of Nigeria Nsukka and other Universities of their choice
• Those who want to work with the skills and qualifications earned
• Those who previously applied for admission in University of Nigeria Nsukka and other Universities but were not enrolled
• Technicians, Artisans and Craft persons operating without license
• Graduates of tertiary institutions seeking Job placement opportunities and retirees who want to work with the skills and qualifications earned.

Requirements

• Must be a Nigerian citizen with NIN,BVN and Bank Account
• Must be able to take care of personal expenses such as feeding, transportation, accommodation, medicals, clothing among others.
• Graduates of tertiary institutions,person(s)seeking for Jobs and retirees should apply for Modular Trade Certificate (MTC)/NSQ
• Those who may not want to further their education at National Diploma equivalent or may want to seek admission at second year (200 level)in University of Nigeria Nsukka and other Universities of their choice without sitting for JAMB EXAM should apply for Advanced National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (ANTC/ANBC)
• Those who may not want to further their education at CRAFT LEVEL or may want to seek admission at first year (100 level) in University of Nigeria Nsukka and other Universities of their choice should apply for National Technical Certificate/National Business Certificate (NTC/NBC).

Duration

• School of National Vocational Skill Qualifications (NVSQs), Modular Trade Certificate (MTC) / NSQ LEVEL 2 or 3 is one year irrespective of the trade .
• Advanced Technical College, Advanced National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (ANTC/ANBC) is one year for trainees without deficiencies in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
• Technical College,National Technical Certificate/National Business Certificate (NTC/NBC)is three years irrespective of the trade for trainees who have completed Junior Secondary School Education (JSSE) and one year for trainees with deficiencies in their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Value of the scholarship Award
The scholarship covers N5,000 monthly Stipend for six months only, free application, free certification exams and free full tuition for one year only.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

To pick up the application form for free, visit our office with one passport photograph at:
UC Network Plaza, 2nd and 3rd floor,
No 25, University Road,
Nsukka LGA, Opposite the University of Nigeria,
Nsukka Main Gate,
Enugu State.