Zion Empowerment Arena for the Needy Initiative (ZEANI) is a Non-Profit Institution (NPI) /Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). ZEANI signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of Nigeria Nsukka on 22nd February 2024. ZEANI has over fifty (50) partners that makes our job easier. ZEANI specializes in Development of Research Results for Technology off- take, Transfer and Commercialization.
ZEANI’s Community Development Service Education (CDSE) programme is regulated by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), approved by Federal and Enugu State Ministry of Education to provide Scholarships and Non Scholarships programmes in Technical, Vocational Education & Training (TVET) at Senior and Post- Senior Secondary Education. Our Consultancy Services in Research & Development (R&D) includes: Free Project Topics for researchers, Product/prototype Development, Free Project follow up, Free Career Guidance & Counselling.
ZEANI National Scholarship Award (NSA) 2025/2026
On behalf of ZEANI board of trustees, the management and partners supporting ZEANI humanitarian work/interventions, we hereby announce our National Scholarship Award (NSA) for 2025/2026 Academic and Apprenticeship Session. Trades and Qualifications in pursuit for this call are:
- Modular Trade Certificate (MTC): Fishery Craft, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Electronics, Computer Craft, Plant Service and Maintenance, Furniture Making, Garment Making and Motor Mechanic
- Advanced National Technical Certificate/Advanced National Business Certificate (ANTC/ANBC): Fishery Craft, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Motor Mechanic Work, Furniture Making, Computer Craft, Electronics Works and Garment Making
- National Technical Certificate/National Business Certificate (NTC/NBC): 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 Post- Senior Secondary Education
Who is eligible for ZEANI scholarship award?
- 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 school such as grammar schools
- Those who want to further their education with the qualification earned
- Those who want to gain admission into second year in any university of their choice
- Those who want to work with the earned qualification
- Those who previously applied for admission in University of Nigeria Nsukka and other Universities but were not enrolled
- Technician, Artisans and Craft persons operating without licence
- Graduates of tertiary institutions seeking for Jobs
Qualification Requirements:
- Must be a Nigerian citizen not below 16years of Age
- Must be able to take care of personal expenses such as feeding, transportation, accommodation, medicals, clothing among others.
- Graduates of tertiary institutions seeking for Jobs should apply for Modular Trade Certificate (MTC)
Scholarship Duration:
If awarded the scholarship, it will run for one (1) academic year, Pure Onsite Apprenticeship and Certifications Programme
Value of the scholarship Award
The scholarship covers free application, free certification exams and free full tuition fee for duration of the programme.
ZEANI National Scholarship Award (NSA) Application Guide
Step 1 – Applicants are to visit https://zeani.org
Step 2 – Click on Scholarship
Step 3 – Click on Apply button below
Step 4 – Fill the scholarship application form
Step 5 – Upload your passport photograph
Step 6 – Complete the form by clicking the Submit button
ZEANI NSA Fees Structure
| S/NO | Qualification Title | Application Fee | Registration Fee | tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Technical Certificate (NTC)/ National Business Certificate (NBC) | #5000 | #45,000 | #80,000 |
| 2 | Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)/ Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC) | #10,000 | #50,000 | #120,000 |
| 3 | Modular Trade Certificate | #5000 | #25,000 | #80,000 |
| 4 | WEAC Trade | #5000 | #45,000 | #60,000 |
| 5 | NSQ Level 1 | #1000 | #11,000 | #40,000 |
| 6 | NSQ Level 2 | #3000 | #23,000 | #60,000 |
| 7 | NSQ Level 3 | #5000 | #35,000 | #90,000 |
| 8 | NSQ Level 4 | #10000 | #35,000 | #90,000 |
| 9 | NSQ Level 5 | #15000 | #55,000 | #100,000 |
| 10 | NSQ Level 6 | #20000 | #65,000 | #120,000 |
Visit our office at UC Network plaza, 3rd floor, No 25 University Road Nsukka LGA, Opposite University of Nigeria Nsukka Main Gate and pick up the application form for free with one passport photograph
Scholarship Application Closing Date
The deadline for submission of scholarship application form is May 30th 2025.
I hope this is well understood? If you have any question as regards ZEANI National Scholarship Awards, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will be happy to assist.
