Award Nomination

The Charles Osuji Foundation's 2026 Entrepreneurship and Scholarship Rise Together Grant in collaboration with the Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC).

Call for Nominations

Join us in empowering students, entrepreneurs, and marginalized communities through scholarships, grants, mentorship, and global education initiatives. Nominate an eligible student or a small business making a difference.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Honouring Those Who Rise Together

The Nigerian-Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC) Community Awards recognise outstanding contributions to community building, leadership, and humanitarian service. This is your chance to shine a light on the remarkable individuals and businesses shaping our collective future.

Whether it's a law student excelling in academic and community service, or a business driving economic empowerment—we want to celebrate their story.

  • Law Student Scholarship — Recognising academic excellence and community engagement
  • Entrepreneurship Grant — Celebrating entrepreneurship and economic impact
  • Free to Apply — No fees, no barriers—just outstanding merit

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Award Categories

100+

Community Members

Sept 15

Deadline 2026

Gala

Awards Night

Application Forms

Download the PDF form for your category, complete it, and submit directly to the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC).

Law Student

Law Student Scholarship Application

For law students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Download, complete, and submit to NCAC.

Download Law Student Form
Business

Entrepreneurship Grant Application

For businesses and entrepreneurs driving economic empowerment and community impact. Download, complete, and submit to NCAC.

Download Entrepreneurship Grant Form

Forms are in PDF format. Print, complete, and submit directly to NCAC before the September 15, 2026 deadline.

Simple Steps to Nominate

The nomination process is straightforward—follow these four steps to submit your application.

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Choose Your Category

Select the award form that fits—Law Student or Business.

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Download the Form

Click the download button to get the PDF application form.

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Complete & Submit

Fill out the form and submit it directly to NCAC before the deadline.

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Attend the Gala

Join us at the 2026 NCAC Gala Night to celebrate the winners!

Celebrate at the 2026 NCAC Gala Night

An evening of elegance, recognition, and community celebration. Secure your seats and be part of this unforgettable night.

Get Your Gala Tickets

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about the NCAC Community Awards.

The Law Student Scholarship is open to law students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement. The Entrepreneurship Grant is open to Nigerian-Canadian businesses in Calgary making a positive economic and social impact.
All applications must be submitted by Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
Download the PDF form, print and complete it, then submit it directly to the Nigerian-Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC). For submission details or questions, email [email protected].
No. The NCAC Community Awards application process is completely free. There are no application or nomination fees.
Tickets for the 2026 NCAC Gala Night are available through Zeffy. Click the "Get Your Gala Tickets" button above or visit the ticketing page to secure your seats.
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