No fewer than 150,000 students have applied for scholarships in Adamawa for the 2021 academic session.
Alhaji Salihu Belel, Chairman, Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund, told the Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Yola that the applicants are Adamawa indigenes studying in various institutions of higher learning across the country.
He said that the Fund would begin the screening of applicants on June 15.
“So far, about 150,000 students from Adamawa who are studying in various institutions of higher learning across the country applied for the 2021 scholarship grant.
“The Fund has set up eight committees to go round the country to screen students that applied for the scholarships,’’ Belel said.
He assured of a level-playing field, transparency and justice for all applicants, adding that the Fund would not succumb to any fraudulent act.
The chairman commended the state government for supporting the Fund to fulfill its mandate.
He said the state government recently sent 60 students to study in India on scholarship and it was done through the Fund.
He added that arrangements had been concluded to send another batch of students to study abroad before the end of the year.
Belel explained that the Fund was in contact with the Federal Government’s Scholarship Board to get more opportunities for Adamawa students.
