Empowering
Mbo Youth
Through Opportunity
Empowering Mbo youth through scholarships, grants, training, and funding opportunities for growth. Built on fairness, transparency, and accountability.
Built for Mbo.
Governed by Law.
The Royal Mbo Host Community Development Trust (RMHCDT) was established under the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 (PIA) to channel community development funds directly to the people of the Mbo host community.
This portal brings transparency and accountability to every stage of the beneficiary selection process from application to approval ensuring that support reaches those who truly deserve it.
Transparency
Every decision is documented and auditable under PIA obligations. Nothing is hidden.
Equity
One beneficiary per category per cycle. No double-dipping, no favoritism.
Security
NIN-based verification closes the multi-account loophole at registration.
Accountability
Permanent immutable beneficiary records available to auditors at any time.
Four Paths to Support
Each programme category serves a distinct development purpose. You may receive one per category per annual cycle.
Scholarship
Financial support for secondary, tertiary, vocational, and professional studies.
- Tuition assistance
- Examination fees
- Educational materials
- Professional studies
Empowerment
Direct support to individuals or small groups to establish or expand income-generating activities.
- Starter packs
- Equipment support
- Working capital
- Cooperative formation
Training
Structured skill development programmes including vocational, digital, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Vocational training
- Digital skills
- Agricultural extension
- Health auxiliary training
Grant
Financial awards for business start-up capital, project funding, and targeted financial assistance.
- Business start-up capital
- Project funding
- Research support
- Targeted assistance
From Application to Approval
Five clear steps. Fully transparent. Completely documented.
Register
Create your account with your National Identification Number (NIN). One NIN, one account this is the first safeguard that prevents multiple registrations.
Eligibility & Key Rules
Make sure you meet all requirements before applying. Read the rules carefully to avoid disqualification.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before applying.
You must be a member of the Royal Mbo host community, meet the specific criteria stated in the programme announcement, submit a complete application with a valid self-declaration, and not be under any active disqualification from the Trust.
Yes. You can apply to multiple open programmes simultaneously. However, you can only receive one award per programme category per cycle. For example, you can receive a Scholarship and a Grant in the same cycle, but not two Scholarships.
You must declare it in your self-declaration. The system will flag it for administrative review. This does not automatically disqualify you an administrator will review the details and make a documented decision.
A false declaration results in immediate rejection. First offence means disqualification for the current and next full cycle. A second offence results in permanent disqualification from all Trust programmes.
Your National Identification Number is used to create and verify your account. One NIN can only be registered once. Every application is automatically checked against prior beneficiary records using your NIN.
The Trust's funding cycle runs from 1st April to 31st March each year. All per-cycle exclusions reset on 1st April. If you were a beneficiary in the previous cycle, you are eligible to apply again in the new cycle.
Questions About Your Application?
Reach out to the Trust's designated officer for support with your application or any eligibility questions.
Your Opportunity
Is Waiting.
The current cycle is open. Create your account, complete your application, and take the next step toward education, empowerment, and growth.