Light and Bells Health Foundation Scholarship 2026

• African citizenship
• Enrolled at an accredited government owned institution (Federal, State or Local)
• Pursuing Medicine, Nursing, or an allied health discipline such as Pharmacy or Public Health

Who is not eligible: students at private institutions, and those studying outside the healthcare field.

What you need to apply

• Proof of identity
• Admission or enrolment letter from a government owned institution
• Academic transcript
• A 300-500 word personal statement
• One recommendation letter from a lecturer or mentor

Position yourself

If you are not yet enrolled in a healthcare programme but plan to be, use this scholarship as a marker of what to work toward, keeping your academic record strong now.

What to do if you are not eligible

If your course of study is outside healthcare, look for general undergraduate scholarships instead. If you are at a private institution, note this is specifically for government owned institutions.

1. Visit the official Light and Bells Health Foundation page
2. Identify which of the three award categories applies to you
3. Prepare your academic and enrolment documents into a single combined PDF
4. Submit before 2 October 2026

Application tip

Read the description of each of the three award categories carefully before choosing which one to apply under.

Frequently asked questions

Which African countries are eligible?
Confirm the current list on the official Light and Bells Health Foundation page.

How much is the award?
$100 per recipient, paid directly to the recipient's university or institutional account.

Can private university students apply?
No, this is limited to students at government owned institutions.

Other opportunities for African undergraduates and recent graduates: browse the full, current list on our Opportunities & Updates page.

Official application: apply through the official Light and Bells Health Foundation scholarship page.