Applications have opened for the 2026 Prince Ukeme Ukpong Education Support Scholarship, which is aimed at helping students of Akwa Ibom State origin facing financial challenges.
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The scholarship is an initiative of the Prince Ukeme Ukpong Mega Foundation and will be presented as a single award during the 2026 edition of Learn, Excel & Empower with Prince Ukeme Ukpong.
The event will hold in Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The foundation said the support is intended for students in Nigerian tertiary institutions who need assistance to excel in their chosen fields.
Eligibility is based on state of origin, not residence. Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need and be committed to continuing their education.
The foundation said applications must be submitted online by November 4, 2026. The deadline is 11:59pm West Africa Time (WAT).
It also warned that the application process is completely free. The foundation said it would never request payment for application, processing or receipt of the scholarship. Applicants were advised to report anyone demanding money in connection with the opportunity.
Personal information submitted through the form will be used to assess eligibility and administer the scholarship. The foundation’s privacy notice states that applicants’ data will be kept confidential, stored securely and used for selection and event coordination without third-party sharing.
The award will be presented at the empowerment event to selected students. The announcement does not state the scholarship’s monetary value or the number of beneficiaries. Interested students should read the application instructions carefully and ensure that all information provided is accurate before submitting their forms.
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens of Akwa Ibom State origin, regardless of their state of residence.
- They must be enrolled full-time as undergraduate, National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) students in a Nigerian institution.
- Registered Nurse (RN) students in Nigerian Schools of Nursing listed by the relevant regulatory bodies are also eligible.
- Applicants must demonstrate genuine financial need.
How to apply
Eligible students should complete the online application form at https://forms.gle/F6y8fvC2qw9eGKQS6 on or before November 4, 2026, by 11:59pm WAT. Applying is free.
