The Bridge Scholarships
Building bridges between bright minds and brighter futures
Empowering African students to reach the education they’ve earned — one story, one scholarship, one future at a time.
121
Scholars have received the scholarship
32
Graduates from their academic programs
₦34m
Naira spent on scholarships
Our Mission
Financial need should never close a door that a bright mind has earned the right to walk through.
The Bridge Scholarships supports African students who have the talent and the drive to succeed, but not the means to pay for it. We stand alongside them with financial support, mentorship, and a community that believes in their potential, helping them cross the gap between where they are and where they’re meant to be.
The People Behind It
Our Board of Trustees
Ogonna Nwajiobi, PhD
Founder and President
Dr. Ogonna Nwajiobi is an evolving transformational leader on a mission to raise generational leaders for a better future for everyone. He remains a strong advocate of quality education for all irrespective of socio-economic status
Chioma Obiakor
Secretary
Chioma Obiakor is a trailblazer from day one, turning dreams into reality with an unstoppable mix of passion and purpose. She is passionate to empower and motivate youths — especially ladies — to live a purposeful life and become extraordinary.
Somtochukwu Nwajiobi
Co-Founder
Somtochukwu Nwajiobi is an ardent lover of God and His people, wife, and mother. She is passionate to empower and motivate youths especially ladies to live a purposeful life and become extraordinary.
Prof. Rita Orji
Trustee
Prof. Rita Orji is a Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and a Computer Science Professor at Dalhousie University, Canada, where she directs the Persuasive Computing Lab.
Evang. (Prof) Purity Uzoamaka Ndubuisi-Okolo
Trustee
Evang. (Dr) Purity Uzoamaka Ndubuisi-Okolo is presently a Prof in the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Ifeyinwa Linda Agubuokwu
Trustee
Ifeyinwa Linda Agubuokwu (ACIB, M.Sc) is a seasoned banking and finance professional with extensive experience in financial services. She is passionate about youth empowerment and education access across Africa.
Prof. Francis C. Ezeonu
Trustee
Prof. Francis C. Ezeonu holds dual professorial appointments at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Ibadan, was appointed Professor in 2001, served on the FAO/WHO joint expert committee, and has served as INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Imo State.
Chidubem Brendan Onah
Trustee
Chidubem is a Consultant at the Siemens Power Technology International, Germany, providing expert services and solutions to utilities, energy developers, industries on smart grid development and operations, district energy optimization, E-mobility and E-vehicle charging infrastructure deployment.
Ekene Johnpaul Ikwelle
Trustee
Ekene Johnpaul Ikwelle is a dedicated professional and passionate advocate for education and youth development, committed to expanding access to quality learning across Nigeria.
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