{"id":720,"date":"2025-03-12T16:18:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/?page_id=720"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:41:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:41:27","slug":"scholarship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/?page_id=720","title":{"rendered":"SCHOLARSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"720\" class=\"elementor elementor-720\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67551166 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"67551166\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">N-YOUTH SPORTS<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a4d2be4\" data-id=\"7a4d2be4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cd122b6 animated-slow elementor-view-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"7cd122b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div 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class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-star\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-531c602e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"531c602e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>WE DEVELOP EDUCATED CHAMPIONS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5463fea0 animated-slow elementor-view-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"5463fea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"#anchor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fa fa-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-570a8e3a elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"570a8e3a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b44f53e\" data-id=\"6b44f53e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143c9db animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"143c9db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">N\u2011Youth Sports Academy: Empowering Young Athletes with Education &amp; Opportunity\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5460758f animated-slow elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5460758f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63eebef5 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63eebef5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Since its founding in <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"390\">2019<\/strong>, N\u2011Youth Sports Academy (N\u2011YSA) 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\u2019s journey.<\/p><div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:55px] grow flex overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"relative h-full\"><div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto thread-xl:pt-(--header-height) [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges]\"><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm thread-xl:pt-header-height pb-25\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:5e14300b-d54b-4551-8d01-3164c93e6931-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"83ce2dc1-9cf5-4504-8e7d-2d5d91266935\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"><h3 data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"797\">Our Mission &amp; Vision<\/h3><ul data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1199\"><li data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"996\"><p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"996\">To <strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"835\">identify, train, and mentor<\/strong> young athletes across multiple disciplines \u2014 including football, basketball, athletics, taekwondo, swimming, and tennis. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">TheConclaveNg<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">NTIC<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1199\"><p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1199\">To combine world\u2011class sports training with quality academic education, ensuring that student\u2011athletes are well prepared both on the field and in the classroom. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1246\">Scholarship Programs &amp; Collaboration<\/h3><p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1425\">N\u2011Youth Sports Academy, NTIC and the Federal Ministry have established <strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1351\">two main scholarship schemes<\/strong> to support promising young talents. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><ol data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"2164\"><li data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1781\"><p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1781\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Full\u2011ride Scholarships via Collaboration<\/strong><br data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1477\" \/>These are 100% scholarships covering <em data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1550\">tuition, accommodation, feeding<\/em>, and full support for student\u2011athletes selected through this joint framework. Athletes under this scheme attend NTIC where their education, sports training, and welfare are fully provided for. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"2164\"><p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"2164\"><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1821\">Merit\u2011based Sports Scholarships<\/strong><br data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\" \/>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\u2011full support to ensure their sports performance is not limited by financial constraints. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><hr data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2169\" \/><h3 data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2204\">Reach &amp; Impact: Numbers Speak<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"3102\"><li data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2433\"><p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2433\">As of the latest reports, <strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2257\">20 student\u2011athletes<\/strong> have been offered <strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2307\">100% full\u2011ride scholarships<\/strong> under the collaboration among N\u2011Youth Sports Academy, NTIC, and the Federal Ministry. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2599\"><p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2599\">Under the sports\u2011merit scheme, <strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2496\">over 200 athletes\/players<\/strong> are being supported across Nigeria in various sporting fields. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"3102\"><p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2633\">Some outstanding beneficiaries:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"3102\"><li data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2955\"><p data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2955\">Miracle Ezechukwu, Rosemary Nwakwo, Unique Umeh, among others, who won multiple medals for Nigeria at the <strong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2772\">1st African School Games<\/strong> in 2025. These athletes are part of the 100% sports scholarship programme via NTIC, N\u2011Youth Sports Academy, and the Nigeria Sports Commission. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/academy-wins-seven-medals-for-nigeria-at-african-school-games\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Daily Trust<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Legit.ng &#8211; Nigeria news.<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"3102\"><p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3102\">Otitochukwu Eberendu Ansel, another student athlete under the 100% scheme, who achieved 3 A+ in IGCSE. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/ntic-student-tops-in-igsce-exam\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Daily Trust<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3107\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3127\">Why It Matters<\/h3><ul data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3894\"><li data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3396\"><p data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3396\"><strong data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3155\">Balanced Development<\/strong>: By combining strong academic schooling with high\u2011quality sports training, N\u2011YSA ensures that youth aren\u2019t forced to choose between sports or studies. Many beneficiaries are succeeding in both arenas. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/ntic-student-tops-in-igsce-exam\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Daily Trust<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Legit.ng &#8211; Nigeria news.<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3662\"><p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3662\"><strong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3424\">Talent Pool Expansion<\/strong>: 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. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/leadership.ng\/academy-partners-federal-govt-ntic-to-develop-sport-talents\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Leadership News<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Blueprint<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3894\"><p data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3894\"><strong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3708\">International &amp; National Representation<\/strong>: Several athlete beneficiaries have gone on to represent Nigeria in national and continental competitions, winning medals and breaking records. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"><a class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/academy-wins-seven-medals-for-nigeria-at-african-school-games\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"><span class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\">Daily Trust<\/span><span class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\">+1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3899\" \/><h3 data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3918\">Looking Ahead<\/h3><p data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3974\">N\u2011Youth Sports Academy aims to scale up its impact by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4299\"><li data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4038\"><p data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4038\">Reaching more youth in <strong data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4035\">rural and under\u2011served regions<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4125\"><p data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4125\">Expanding sporting disciplines and infrastructure to support more diverse talents.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4126\" data-end=\"4217\"><p data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4217\">Increasing international partnerships to open up more pathways for scholarships abroad.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4299\"><p data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4299\">Continuing to track academic and sporting progress to ensure holistic growth.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>N-YOUTH SPORTS WE DEVELOP EDUCATED CHAMPIONS N\u2011Youth Sports Academy: Empowering Young Athletes with Education &amp; Opportunity Since its founding in 2019, N\u2011Youth Sports Academy (N\u2011YSA) 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), [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-720","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=720"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1070,"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/720\/revisions\/1070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nyouthsports.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}