The Kwara State Government has approved its 2026 bursary scheme for indigenes enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide to ease the cost of higher education for students and their families.
The management of the Kwara State Scholarship Board announced the approval on Saturday, saying Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq approved the award to ease the financial burden of higher education on students and their families.
The board said the application portal would open on Monday, 2nd of November, 2026, and close on Monday, 16th November, 2026.
It urged eligible students to visit the official portal, scholarship.kwarastate.gov.ng, to complete and submit their applications within the stipulated period.
The board also advised applicants to provide accurate and verifiable information during registration.
It urged prospective beneficiaries to comply with the application guidelines available on the portal to avoid complications during the registration process.
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The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development and Supervising Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Lawal Olohungbebe, commended the governor for approving the bursary.
Olohungbebe described the intervention as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to educational development and students’ welfare.
He said the scheme would provide financial relief to parents and guardians while supporting students in their academic pursuits.
The commissioner also praised the governor’s commitment to the education sector since assuming office.
He reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to expand access to tertiary education and promote the academic advancement and welfare of students of Kwara origin.
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