Borno State Government Approves ₦730,915,000 for Scholarship Program

The Borno State Government has approved a significant allocation of ₦730,915,000.00 for the Borno State Scholarship program. This development is expected to bring relief and support to students of Borno State origin pursuing higher education.

The scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance to indigenes of Borno State who have gained admission into recognized tertiary institutions in Nigeria. To be eligible, applicants must have completed their first-year registration and maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

The program offers a generous stipend to successful recipients, with amounts ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000, depending on the duration of their course. This financial support is aimed at alleviating the burden of higher education expenses and enabling students to focus on their academic pursuits.

The Borno State Scholarship Board has announced that the online portal for scholarship enrollment will soon be accessible. Interested applicants are advised to visit the official website to submit their applications.