Dorcas Scholars Fund
Trade Skills Scholarships for African Youth
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
To financially empower African youth through trade skills scholarships.
Our Mission
To provide access to trade skills training, startup support, and opportunity; enabling young Africans to earn a livelihood and care for their basic needs.
Our Goal
Empower 100,000 African youth in 5 years. 2,000 empowered every year through trade skills training and business support.
Transforming Lives Through Practical Skills
We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a sustainable future.
Trade Skills Scholarships
We sponsor training in fashion, tech, catering, beauty, carpentry, welding, and other practical skills that lead directly to income.
Job & Business Start-Up Support
We provide job opportunities/equipment, starter kits, or seed funding to help beneficiaries start small businesses after completing their training.
Mentorship & Guidance
We connect youths with mentors who support them in planning, starting, and growing their businesses.
Some of the Trade Skills we Support
We focus on trade skills that open immediate doors for work and entrepreneurship.
Digital Trades
ICT Support & Computer Maintenance
Web Development
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Video Editing & Content Production
UI/UX Design
Data Analysis
Computer Networking Essentials
Creative Trades
Tailoring & Fashion Design
Beauty & Cosmetology (hair, makeup, nails. etc)
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
Interested youths submit applications and are assessed based on commitment and need.
Train
Selected beneficiaries receive practical trade skills training with mentorship from our partners.
Support
Graduates receive support or seed support from our partners to begin earning immediately.
Launch
Beneficiaries start small businesses, earn with dignity, and grow sustainably.
The Principles That Guide Us
These values reflect the life and spirit of Dorcas Igbokwe.
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.
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