About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the Life Baker Rising Stars Academic Competition 2026 , a free academic competition that gives outstanding students the opportunity to win scholarships worth up to ₦20 million in academic value. Organised by the Life Baker Group of Schools , the competition is open to eligible students from schools across Nigeria and is designed to identify and reward academic excellence through a fair, computer-based assessment.
Registration is completely free . Competition Benefits Successful participants stand to receive: Scholarships worth up to ₦20 million in total academic value Grand Scholarship covering tuition at Life Baker Group of Schools until graduation Merit scholarships for outstanding performers Recognition awards and certificates Access to preparation resources through the Life Baker Online School.
Note: The scholarships are awarded as academic value only within the Life Baker Group of Schools. They are not cash prizes and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students who are currently in: Basic 6 (Primary 6) JSS1 JSS2 SS1 Applicants may come from any school , including external schools. Current Life Baker secondary school students are not eligible for scholarship prizes in this edition.
Competition Categories Participants will compete in one of the following categories: Junior Rising Star – Students progressing from Basic 6 to JSS1 Intermediate Rising Star – Students progressing from JSS1 or JSS2 Senior Rising Star – Students progressing from SS1 to SS2. Assessment Areas The CBT-based competition will test participants in: English Comprehension Mathematics Quantitative Reasoning Verbal Reasoning Basic Science Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Speed and Accuracy.
Selection process
The competition follows these stages: Free online registration Registration review Approval of eligible participants Access to preparation resources Computer-Based Test (CBT) Same-day release of results Winner verification and announcement Scholarship award presentation. Why This Matters The Rising Stars Academic Competition provides talented students with an opportunity to earn long-term educational support based on merit.
Beyond rewarding academic excellence, it encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and healthy academic competition among young learners.
Application timeline
Entries are currently open. Interested parents and guardians should register eligible students through the official competition portal before registration closes.
Application steps
Interested parents or guardians can register eligible students through the official competition page
Who can apply
- eligible students from schools across Nigeria and is designed to identify and reward academic excellence through a fair, computer-based assessment
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