2026 Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program: Full Application Guide

Akwa Ibom State Bursary Scholarship Program

Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program: Unlock Financial Aid with Akwa Ibom State Bursary Initiative

Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested Nigerian students for the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program.

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The Akwa Ibom State Government is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Student Bursary and Support Grant Portal, a dedicated online platform designed to simplify the application process for students applying for the yearly bursary payment.

Find full details of the scholarship opportunity including how to apply and requirements in this article.

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Akwa Ibom State Bursary Scholarship Program Abstract

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Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program Details

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced the call for applications for her 2026 annual scholarship bursary program.

The Akwa Ibom State Government bursary payments is for the current academic session (2026/2026).

This provides a gateway where every student from Akwa Ibom State studying in a public (non-private) tertiary institution in Nigeria can apply for the yearly student bursary.

The portal also supports the special government intervention grant for students living with a disability. Unlike the student bursary, the disability intervention grant is open to all students of Akwa Ibom state origin in both public and private tertiary institutions in Nigeria and covers both graduate and postgraduate courses. access to the funds they need to pursue their academic dreams.

Akwa Ibom State Bursary 2026 Benefits

  • ₦50,000 bursary payment directly into their verified bank account.
  • Students with disabilities may qualify for additional support, including:
    • ₦250,000 grant for eligible undergraduate students with disabilities.
    • ₦300,000 grant for eligible postgraduate students with disabilities.

Akwa Ibom State Bursary 2026 Requirements:

To be considered for the Akwa Ibom State Bursary, you must meet the following criteria:

  • be registered, full-time indigent but intelligent students in Federal or State Universities;
  • be at least in their 2nd year of study;
  • have a minimum of 3.50 Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) on a 5.00 scale;
  • produce testimonials from your institution;
  • present certificate of origin from their respective Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State;
  • NOT be more than Twenty-five (25) years of age at the time of application;
  • All applicants will be expected to state the financial status / occupation / means of livelihood of their Parents, after fulfilling the academic requirement;
  • All beneficiaries will be expected to submit academic results at the end of every session to determine their continued eligibility for the scholarship based on their CGPA, which will be verified by the Ministry of Education / State Scholarships Board;

Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program Requirements

To be eligible for the undergraduate Akwa Ibom State Bursary Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

To be eligible, you need to present:

  • Valid Student registration Number
  • Valid Student ID Card
  • Valid Admission Letter
  • Valid Certificate of Origin
  • Valid School Fee Receipt
  • Be able to complete our digital identity checks
  • Valid NIN

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How To Apply for Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary

Interested and eligible students should:

  1. Visit the official Akwa Ibom State Scholarship portal at bursary.akwaibomstate.gov.ng.
  2. Register by completing the online form to create your account.
  3. Log in to complete your application, uploading necessary documents like your Student ID Card, Admission Letter, State of Origin Certificate, latest School Fee Receipt, and passport photograph.
  4. After submission, your details will undergo verification, followed by the bursary disbursement.

Important Payment Information

  • Ensure the name on your bank account matches the one on your academic records for seamless verification and fund transfer.

For additional information and to begin your application, visit the Akwa Ibom State Bursary website today

Deadline: Not Specified