The Oyo State Government has ordered Instant disbursement of bursary awards to more than 2,959 students from Oyo State currently enrolled in higher educational institutions nationwide.
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The recipients include students from Law Schools, Medical Schools, Aviation Schools, as well as final-year students from universities and polytechnics across the country.
Victor Olojede, the Senior Special Assistant on Students’ Affairs to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, announced this information in a statement shared with the media over the weekend, revealing that the approximately 2,950 beneficiaries were selected from around 3,000 registered applicants.
He mentioned that the governor had previously authorized a bursary fund of N554,989,000, highlighting the governor's supportive relationship with the student community.
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He stated: “We are here to officially begin the distribution of bursary awards to final-year students of Oyo State studying at polytechnics, universities, the Nigerian Law School, as well as Aviation, Medical, and Clinical Schools.
In March 2024, the governor sanctioned the bursary award process. More than 3,000 students participated in the registration, and after conducting thorough evaluations, we ended up with 2,950. Some applicants were excluded due to failure to meet the selection criteria.
Once the process was concluded, we submitted the finalized list to the governor for approval of the bursary disbursement, which totaled over N554,989,000 (Five Hundred and Fifty-five Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Naira Only).
Oyo State Bursary 2025 Statistics
- Total applicants: 3,000 students
- Total Screened Applicants: 2,950 students
- Medical and clinical students: 105 students
- Maritime and aviation students: 4 students
- The remainder consists of final-year students in polytechnics and universities.
“Governor Makinde deserves praise because earlier administrations did not focus on providing bursary awards and scholarships for our students in Nigerian institutions, but Governor Makinde is making these efforts.”
Earlier, the Chairman of the Oyo State Scholarship Board, Rt. Hon. Olawale Atilola, mentioned that the bursary award further demonstrates Governor Makinde’s commitment to education.
He urged the recipients to utilize the scholarship awards and bursaries responsibly, stating: “Prior to this moment, the applicants submitted their requests around last year, and after we completed all necessary procedures, they are now receiving their funds.
“I encourage them to spend the money wisely on books and other educational resources.”
Oyo State Bursary Beneficiaries Commentaries at the Screening Centre
Some beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the governor for approving scholarships and bursary awards for Oyo State students, highlighting that it has been a long time since students in the state experienced such support from the government.
One of the beneficiaries, Yetunde Ayoola, remarked: “Before receiving the bursary, I was reliant solely on my parents for support. I had never qualified for any scholarships due to age and other criteria.
“However, for this bursary, the only requirement is being an indigene of Oyo State, which has enabled me to qualify. I am incredibly thankful to Governor Seyi Makinde for this initiative that we are now benefiting from.”
Similarly, a beneficiary who introduced himself as Akanbi Mayowa stated, “I am truly appreciative of being selected for the bursary.
It will alleviate the pressure of paying for my final year tuition. This support will significantly impact my education.
“Before I received this bursary, I constantly engaged in various odd jobs while my parents contributed a small amount toward my school fees.
“So, I want to extend my gratitude to the governor for this. He truly stands out as one of the best governors we have in both this state and the nation.”
In a similar context, a Medicine and Surgery student at the University of Ibadan shared, “We are present for the screening process. Over the past several years, we have not received any bursary distributions, and this is our first experience.
“This will be beneficial for us concerning our final year fees as well as our induction costs. Therefore, it comes at a very opportune time.
“For me, this is my first time being a recipient of a bursary like this, and it will be immensely helpful.”
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