Kwara State Government Allocates N10,000 Bursary Awards to Over 9,000 Final Year Students
Arinde emphasized that only students who had registered on the designated portal were eligible for the bursary allowances, with some applicants failing to make the list due to various irregularities during registration, such as missing information or providing incorrect details.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Kwara State Government has initiated the disbursement of N10,000 bursary awards to a total of 9,989 final year students enrolled in tertiary institutions across the state. Following a meticulous screening process of 27,314 applications from 16 local government areas, the beneficiaries, who are also final year students of the 2023/2024 academic year, have been identified.
In a statement released by the state's Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mary Arinde, it was confirmed that the disbursement commenced on Wednesday, March 27, with payments being made directly into the beneficiaries' accounts to ensure transparency and accountability. However, a few applicants with incorrect account details will be contacted to rectify the issue.
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Additionally, the statement highlighted the allocation of 100,000 scholarship awards for the 2022/2023 academic session, specifically for law students, with 107 successful applicants of Kwara State origin receiving direct disbursements. This initiative, according to the commissioner, reflects the governor's commitment to uplifting the welfare of final year Kwara indigenes in tertiary institutions nationwide.
Arinde emphasized that only students who had registered on the designated portal were eligible for the bursary allowances, with some applicants failing to make the list due to various irregularities during registration, such as missing information or providing incorrect details.
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The statement underscored the significance of the bursary awards in alleviating financial burdens on students and reiterated the government's dedication to supporting educational pursuits in the state.
This move by the Kwara State Government aligns with its ongoing efforts to prioritize education and ensure accessibility for all students, particularly those in their final year of study.
