- The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has initiated a scholarship drive providing free JAMB registration to 1,000 students across three major Nigerian cities.
- The distribution includes 500 slots for Port Harcourt, 250 for Lagos, and 250 for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
- Founder Tonto Dikeh reaffirmed her commitment to supporting 5,000 students annually to foster national development through education.
The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has officially launched a scholarship initiative aimed at providing free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration for 1,000 eligible students.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement, made on Friday, February 20, 2026, highlights the foundation’s ongoing commitment to educational advocacy and youth empowerment across the country.
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By targeting students in Port Harcourt, Lagos, and Abuja, the foundation seeks to ensure that economic hurdles do not prevent qualified candidates from seeking admission into tertiary institutions.
The scholarship distribution is strategically divided to reach key urban centers where the demand for educational support is highest.
According to the foundation, 500 students in Port Harcourt will benefit from the scheme, while Lagos and Abuja have been allocated 250 slots each.
This targeted intervention is part of a broader, more ambitious mission to provide full or partial sponsorships to 5,000 Nigerian students every year.
The initiative is particularly timely as many Nigerian families continue to grapple with the rising costs of educational materials and examination fees, which often serve as a barrier to higher education for the less privileged.
Speaking on the vision behind the project, the founder, Tonto Dikeh, emphasized that the initiative is born out of a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of the classroom.
In a statement released via her official social media channels, she noted that the foundation prioritizes education as a primary tool for social change.
“At the Tonto Dikeh Foundation, Education is at the heart of our mission. We firmly believe that every child deserves access to quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Dikeh stated.
She further explained that the foundation’s involvement goes beyond a one-off payment, as they seek to track the progress of these students to ensure they successfully navigate their academic journeys.
The actress and humanitarian also touched on the long-term implications of investing in the youth.
She pointed out that by supporting students today, the foundation is effectively securing the nation’s future.
“Beyond covering educational expenses, we aim to empower these young minds to grow into responsible, skilled individuals who will contribute meaningfully to national development and the future of our country,” she added.
This philosophy underpins the foundation’s drive to not only get children back into school but to ensure they have the resources necessary to excel once they are there.
The Tonto Dikeh Foundation has, over the years, become a consistent voice in the Nigerian philanthropic space, focusing heavily on maternal health and child education.
This latest JAMB registration drive is seen as a continuation of her efforts to bridge the gap between secondary and tertiary education.
By focusing on JAMB, which is a mandatory prerequisite for university admission in Nigeria, the foundation is addressing a critical bottleneck in the academic pipeline.
As the registration process commences, beneficiaries are expected to undergo a screening process to ensure that the aid reaches those who truly need it most.
The initiative has already begun to receive praise from educational stakeholders and parents alike, many of whom have called on other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate this gesture.
With the 2026 JAMB examinations approaching, this intervention provides a much-needed breathing space for 1,000 families, allowing them to redirect their limited resources toward other pressing needs while their children’s academic path remains secure.
Through this sustained effort, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation continues to demonstrate that celebrity influence can be a powerful force for social good and institutional progress in the Nigerian educational sector.
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