ASUU Scholarship 2024: Financial Aid for Nigerian University Students

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has introduced a scholarship programme designed to support indigent students enrolled in public universities across Nigeria. This initiative is aimed at providing financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to focus on their academic pursuits without the added pressure of financial constraints.

Scholarship Overview

The ASUU scholarship programme offers a financial grant of N200,000 per beneficiary. Each ASUU branch will select two beneficiaries, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of the scholarship funds.

Key Guidelines for the Award

1. Target Beneficiaries: The scholarship is exclusively for indigent students who have demonstrated financial need.

2. Committee Formation: Each ASUU branch will establish a dedicated committee to manage the selection process.

3. Public Announcement: A public call for applications will be issued by each branch to encourage eligible students to apply.

4. Selection Process:

   • The committee will thoroughly review all applications.

   • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interactions or interviews.

   • The committee will select two beneficiaries per branch based on merit and financial need.

5. Approval and Presentation:

   • The selected names will be validated by the ASUU Congress at each branch and forwarded to the National Secretariat.

   • Scholarships will be awarded at the zonal level, except for the zone hosting the upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, where awards will be presented at the national level.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the ASUU scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Indigency: Demonstrate financial need.

• Enrollment: Be a registered student in a public university with an active ASUU branch.

• Academic Performance: Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the most recent academic session.

Application Process

Interested students should submit a formal letter of application not exceeding two pages. The application letter must include the following details:

• Full name.

• Course and year of study.

• State of origin.

Applicants must attach the following supporting documents:

1. A photocopy of a valid student ID card.

2. A letter from the Head of Department indicating the applicant’s CGPA for the last academic session.

3. A copy of the registration form for the current semester.

4. Two recent passport-sized photographs.

Submission Deadline

The deadline for all branches to complete the selection process and submit the names of awardees is 24th January 2025. Branches that fail to meet this deadline will forfeit their participation in the 2024/2025 award cycle.

Conclusion

The ASUU scholarship scheme is a valuable opportunity for eligible students to alleviate their financial burdens, allowing them to concentrate on their academic goals. By fostering access to education for indigent students, this initiative reinforces ASUU’s commitment to social responsibility and academic excellence.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this life-changing opportunity.

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