At the Lil & Fred Okotie Foundation, we believe every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and succeed. Through annual scholarships and academic support programs, we are lighting the path for future leaders, one student at a time!
Our long-term vision is to build a sustainable system of Scholarship Funding, Institutional Support, and Youth mentorship in Nigeria and Unites States that extends far beyond annual awards. By investing into people's lives, through the provision of Scholarship, Bursary and Stipends, we aim to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Through our work, we hope to inspire others, families, individuals, and organizations to join hands with us in raising laborer's for the harvest field and preserving a godly legacy for future generations.
At Lil & Fred Okotie Foundation, through Baptist Theological Seminary Eku Diaspora Scholarship Fund (B.T.S.E.D.S.F), we annually pay the Tuition of 50 Seminarians at the Baptist theological Seminary, Eku, Delta State, Nigeria. Each recipient also receive a N10,000 monthly allowance.
"...I am simply happy today because I have received this scholarship from BTSE. I prayed for this, and God has given me. It is a thing of joy. I don't know how I would have done without this..."
"...I am very very happy, because it came when I least expected. To some, it may be an everyday experience, but to me, it is special. It has relieved the stress from my Uncle, who I stay with..."
"...This is the second time I have been fortunate to get this scholarship. It was a great relieve for me last year, and this year I am so gracious and grateful..."
We’re on a mission to unlock potential and build a brighter tomorrow but we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re a donor, mentor, volunteer, or educator, there’s a place for you in our story.