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ASUU Awards ₦1.5m Scholarships (₦50,000 Each) to 30 UNIZIK Students

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

March 1, 2021

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka chapter, has awarded scholarships totaling ₦1.5 million to over 30 indigent students of the university for the 2019/2020 academic session.

ASUU awards N1.5m scholarships to UNIZIK students

₦50,000 Grant per Student to Prevent Dropouts

  • Each of the selected beneficiaries, drawn across various faculties of the university, received ₦50,000 to assist with their school fees.
  • Speaking at the presentation ceremony, the Chairperson of ASUU-NAU, Comrade Stephen Ufoaroh, stated that the union instituted the annual scheme as part of its social responsibility to support financially challenged students and prevent school dropouts.
  • The Vice-Chancellor of UNIZIK, Prof. Charles Esimone (represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administration, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu), commended the lecturers for their generosity during challenging economic times.
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Somto Nwosu

Mar 1, 2021

How can indigent UNIZIK students apply when the next edition of the ASUU-NAU scholarship opens?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Mar 1, 2021

Watch out for the official call notice on your Faculty notice board and at the ASUU-NAU Secretariat on the Awka campus each session, Somto; applicants are screened based on academic standing (CGPA) and verified financial need.

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