The Katsina Local Government Council has announced the conclusion of the 2025 Scholarship Program selection process, which was created to support deserving youths in furthering their education through National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina.
A total of 106 successful candidates have been awarded the fully funded scholarships. According to the Council, the beneficiaries were selected after a rigorous and transparent screening exercise that ensured only qualified individuals were chosen.
It will be recalled that upon the announcement of the scholarship program, the online application portal received more than 1,400 entries. Out of this number, 239 applicants were shortlisted for a physical screening exercise. Following the screening, all shortlisted applicants were invited to sit for an aptitude test. From this stage, the final list of 106 successful candidates was drawn and officially confirmed.
The scholarship scheme is part of the Council’s continuous efforts to promote education, empower the youth, and build human capacity for sustainable development in Katsina Local Government Area.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of Katsina Local Government Council, Hon. Isah Miqdad AD Saude, congratulated the successful candidates and charged them to maximise the opportunity. “Education remains the most powerful tool for community and national development. I urge all beneficiaries to make the best use of this chance to achieve their academic goals,” he said.
Applicants who participated in the selection process have been directed to check for their names at https://www.facebook.com/share/15rKdgsDaq/.
Meanwhile, the successful candidates are expected to report to the Office of the Academic Secretary of Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic tomorrow, Monday, 8th September, 2025, to complete their registration and other necessary formalities.