League of Anambra Professionals (LAP) has launched its Future Forward Scholarship Programme, an educational support initiative, to assist brilliant but financially disadvantaged students of Anambra origin in pursuing higher education.

The group said the scheme is for candidates who passed their JAMB examinations but are unable to proceed to the university due to a lack of funds. The programme, one of the group’s flagship Social Responsibility projects, gives hope to young Ndi-Anambra and strengthens the state’s human capital through education.

Eligibility requirements include proof of indigent status, strong WAEC/JAMB results, testimonial of good behaviour from school or evidence of extra-curricular engagement, confirmation of indigene status from the applicant’s monarch or town union president-general, a one-page statement by the candidate and a supporting letter from a parent or guardian.

Applicants are to complete online application at www.leagueofanambraprofessionals.org. Deadline is end of October.

President, Sir Nnamdi Obi, noted: “Future Forward Scholarship Scheme is part of our efforts to empower youths who are denied higher education. By investing in these young people, we are investing in the future of Anambra State. (The Nation, but headline rejigged)