*By James Sani*
In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing educational access for underprivileged youths, the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, in partnership with Prime Polytechnic located in Jida Bassa, Ajaokuta Local Government Area, has unveiled a comprehensive scholarship program that offers 100% tuition-free education to eligible candidates throughout the state.
A joint statement issued by the Ministry and the management of Prime Polytechnic highlights that this initiative is part of the institution’s corporate social responsibility and reflects the state government’s dedication to providing quality education to its less privileged citizens.
The scholarship program will award a total of 1,260 full scholarships over three academic sessions: 2024/2025, 2025/2026, and 2026/2027, with 420 beneficiaries selected for each session. This scholarship encompasses both tuition fees and on-campus accommodation for the entire duration of a two-year National Diploma (ND) program.
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: they must possess a minimum of five credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB examinations, obtained in no more than two sittings, including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, candidates who have taken the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and selected Prime Polytechnic as their first or second choice, or those willing to change their institution of choice to Prime Polytechnic, are also eligible to apply.
While the scholarship covers tuition and accommodation, successful candidates will be required to pay a modest acceptance and administrative fee, structured as follows:
– ₦27,500 for the first semester of the first year- ₦6,500 for the second semester of the first year- ₦6,500 for the first semester of the second year- ₦6,500 for the final semester of the second year
Housing and Scholarship Opportunities for National Diploma Courses
Dear Prospective Applicants,
We would like to inform you that, should a candidate be unable to secure complimentary on-campus accommodation, alternative housing options are available off-campus.
We are pleased to announce that our scholarship program is open for National Diploma courses in the following fields:
– Accountancy- Computer Science- Computer Engineering- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Interested applicants are encouraged to obtain the application form at the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in Lokoja, or through other official channels that will be announced by the Ministry.
For any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 09052932427.
Best regards,
James Sani Information Officer Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Lokoja
