Continuing Her Legacy of Love
The Dorcas Scholars Fund was created to honour Dorcas Igbokwe, a woman whose life reflected love, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping others. We continue her legacy by giving young Africans the skills, support, and confidence they need to build sustainable income and take care of their basic needs.
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Our Vision
A future where every African youth has access to learning opportunities that enable them to earn, thrive, and live with dignity.
Our Mission
To invest in learning by providing academic and trade scholarships that empower African youth to pursue their passions, build valuable skills, and achieve financial independence.
Our Goal
To empower 100,000 African youth from low-income communities through academic and trade scholarships.
What we do
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a sustainable future—whether through academics or practical skills.
Funding Academic Scholarships
We provide scholarships for formal education, helping young Africans access university, polytechnic, and other academic opportunities.
Supporting Trade Skills Scholarships
We sponsor practical, income-generating skills training in areas like fashion, tech, catering, carpentry, and more.
Connecting Scholars to Opportunities
We link scholars to mentorship, startup support, and job opportunities that help them start earning and building their future.
Our impact so far
Applications are now open on a rolling basis
20
Scholarships given
2
Partners institutions
1000
Annual Scholarships targeted
5
Employment secured
Some of the Academic & Trade Areas We Support
We focus on both academic disciplines and trade skills that open doors for work, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Academic Disciplines
Science & Technology
Arts & Humanities
Engineering
Social Sciences
Law & Security Studies
Health & Medical Sciences
Computer Science
Creative Arts
Digital & Creative Trades
ICT Support & Computer Maintenance
Web Development
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Video Editing & Content Production
UI/UX Design
Photography & Videography
Event Decoration & Planning
Baking & Pastry Making
Catering & Culinary Skills
Jewelry & Accessories Design
Interior Decoration
Technical Trades
Plumbing
Electrical Installation
Welding & Fabrication
Carpentry
Aluminum & POP Fittings
Auto Mechanics / Auto Repair
Solar Panel Installation & Renewable Energy
Generator Repair & Maintenance
Refrigeration Systems
Masonry & Tiling
Painting & Finishing
CCTV & Security Systems
Inverter Installation & Maintenance
Metal Gates & Window Frames
Borehole Pump Installation
Cable Trunking & House Wiring
Smartphone & Device Repair
Industrial Machine Maintenance
From Application to Impact
Our simple, transparent process helps youths gain skills, start earning, and build dignified livelihoods.
Apply here
Interested youths submit applications and are assessed based on need.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed to assess their motivation, goals, and depth of their need.
Scholarship
Successful candidates are awarded scholarships to pursue academic or trade programs, empowering them to build a brighter future.
The Principles That Guide Us
These values reflect the life and spirit of Dorcas Scholars Fund.
Faith
We trust in God's purpose and act with integrity.
Love
We serve others with compassion and kindness.
Respect
We honour the dignity and potential of every youth.
Growth
We encourage continuous progress and development.
Dignity
We help youths build lives they can be proud of.