Aiyedatiwa rolls out N400m bursary, scholarship for 13,360 Ondo students
Ondo Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday flagged off the 2026 bursary, scholarship, and financial assistance programme for The post Aiyedatiwa rolls out N400m bursary, scholarship for 13,360 Ondo students appeared…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has launched the 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme for 13,360 students, with a total allocation of about ₦400 million. The programme is intended to provide financial support to students from Ondo State and reduce some of the financial pressures associated with tertiary education.
The beneficiaries include students receiving bursaries and scholarships, as well as others receiving financial assistance. The state government presented the initiative as part of its broader investment in education and youth development, with officials stressing the importance of helping students remain in education despite economic challenges.
The scheme also continues the administration's previous efforts to support students financially. Earlier bursary programmes in the state have involved substantial payments to thousands of students, while the government has also highlighted spending on educational infrastructure and tertiary institutions.