Applications are now open for the Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary 2025 for eligible undergraduate students studying in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary provides ₦20,000 to qualified undergraduate students, while students studying professional courses such as Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, and Education are eligible to receive ₦30,000. The bursary is renewable annually, provided beneficiaries continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Akwa Ibom State Government
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦20,000 – ₦30,000
- Deadline: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Akwa Ibom State Government has introduced an upgraded Student Bursary and Support Grant Portal to simplify the application process for eligible students.
The bursary is designed to support indigent but academically outstanding students of Akwa Ibom State who are enrolled in Federal or State-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Through the online platform, qualified students can conveniently apply for the annual bursary, which aims to ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education.
The award is renewable each academic session, provided recipients continue to satisfy the academic and eligibility requirements set by the State Scholarships Board.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary 2025, applicants must:
- Be an indigene of Akwa Ibom State.
- Be a registered full-time student in a Federal or State University in Nigeria.
- Be in at least the second year of study.
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.00 grading scale.
- Provide testimonials from their institution.
- Present a valid Certificate of Origin issued by their Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.
- Not be more than 25 years old at the time of application.
- Provide details of their parents’ financial status, occupation, or means of livelihood.
- Submit academic results at the end of every academic session for renewal and verification by the Ministry of Education and the State Scholarships Board.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- ₦20,000 bursary for eligible undergraduate students.
- ₦30,000 bursary for students studying:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Law
- Agriculture
- Education (leading to qualified teacher status)
- Opportunity for annual renewal upon meeting the required academic standards.
Required Documents
To apply for the Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary, applicants should prepare:
- Valid Student Registration Number
- Student Identity Card
- Admission Letter
- Certificate of Origin
- School Fee Receipt
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Documents required for digital identity verification
How to Apply
To apply for the Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary 2025:
- Visit the official bursary application portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Successful applicants will be contacted after the verification process.
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