June 27, 2025 – The Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen Scholarship Programme has opened its second application window for indigent students from Kaduna State today. This was announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON (Iyan Zazzau, Wamban Gwandu), on Friday, 27th June 2025.
The scholarship targets students facing financial difficulties in public tertiary institutions. To qualify, applicants must be indigenes of Kaduna State and currently enrolled in any public tertiary institution.
Applicants are required to provide a valid phone number, email address, bank account details, National Identification Number (NIN), and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
“This initiative is to ease the burden on our young people struggling to get quality education,” Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen stated.
Students who missed the first phase now have the opportunity to apply. The application portal officially opened today, Friday, 27th June 2025 at 10:00 PM and will close on Saturday, 28th June 2025 at 10:00 PM.
“All applications must be submitted within this 24-hour window. Late entries will not be accepted,” the organisers warned.
After the portal closes, zonal screenings will begin across Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3. Details about screening dates and venues will be announced soon.
How to Apply:
Eligible students are urged to prepare their documents, apply early, and stay updated via the official portal: https://scholarship.abbastajudeen.org/zaria/.
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This scholarship opportunity aligns with Nigeria’s push for youth empowerment, student funding, and educational support.