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N‑Youth Sports Academy: Empowering Young Athletes with Education & Opportunity

Since its founding in 2019, N‑Youth Sports Academy (N‑YSA) has become a beacon of hope for young, talented athletes across Nigeria. Through its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC), the Academy has not only fostered sporting excellence but has also ensured that education remains at the heart of every athlete’s journey.

Our Mission & Vision

  • To identify, train, and mentor young athletes across multiple disciplines — including football, basketball, athletics, taekwondo, swimming, and tennis. TheConclaveNg+5Leadership News+5NTIC+5

  • To combine world‑class sports training with quality academic education, ensuring that student‑athletes are well prepared both on the field and in the classroom. Leadership News+1

Scholarship Programs & Collaboration

N‑Youth Sports Academy, NTIC and the Federal Ministry have established two main scholarship schemes to support promising young talents. Leadership News+1

  1. Full‑ride Scholarships via Collaboration
    These are 100% scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, feeding, and full support for student‑athletes selected through this joint framework. Athletes under this scheme attend NTIC where their education, sports training, and welfare are fully provided for. Leadership News+1

  2. Merit‑based Sports Scholarships
    For those who excel in their sporting disciplines, this scheme supports them through covering costs associated with sports materials and training, and other barriers. Again, many recipients receive full or near‑full support to ensure their sports performance is not limited by financial constraints. Leadership News+1

Reach & Impact: Numbers Speak

  • As of the latest reports, 20 student‑athletes have been offered 100% full‑ride scholarships under the collaboration among N‑Youth Sports Academy, NTIC, and the Federal Ministry. Leadership News+1

  • Under the sports‑merit scheme, over 200 athletes/players are being supported across Nigeria in various sporting fields. Leadership News+1

  • Some outstanding beneficiaries:

    • Miracle Ezechukwu, Rosemary Nwakwo, Unique Umeh, among others, who won multiple medals for Nigeria at the 1st African School Games in 2025. These athletes are part of the 100% sports scholarship programme via NTIC, N‑Youth Sports Academy, and the Nigeria Sports Commission. Daily Trust+2Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+2

    • Otitochukwu Eberendu Ansel, another student athlete under the 100% scheme, who achieved 3 A+ in IGCSE. Daily Trust+1

Why It Matters

  • Balanced Development: By combining strong academic schooling with high‑quality sports training, N‑YSA ensures that youth aren’t forced to choose between sports or studies. Many beneficiaries are succeeding in both arenas. Daily Trust+2Legit.ng – Nigeria news.+2

  • Talent Pool Expansion: Through its nationwide recognition and the support of government and institutions, the Academy is uncovering talents from across Nigeria, giving them opportunities they might otherwise not have. Leadership News+2Blueprint+2

  • International & National Representation: Several athlete beneficiaries have gone on to represent Nigeria in national and continental competitions, winning medals and breaking records. Daily Trust+1

Looking Ahead

N‑Youth Sports Academy aims to scale up its impact by:

  • Reaching more youth in rural and under‑served regions.

  • Expanding sporting disciplines and infrastructure to support more diverse talents.

  • Increasing international partnerships to open up more pathways for scholarships abroad.

  • Continuing to track academic and sporting progress to ensure holistic growth.