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Stanbic IBTC Awards ₦34.8m University Scholarships to 87 UTME Scorers

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

February 18, 2021

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has awarded scholarships totaling ₦34.8 million to 87 high-scoring Nigerian students who excelled in the 2019 and 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).

Stanbic IBTC gives N34.8m in scholarship to successful UTME students

Breakdown of the 87 Beneficiaries Across All 36 States & FCT

  • Speaking during the virtual award presentation held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Dr. Demola Sogunle, stated that the scholarship will be disbursed in annual tranches over four (4) academic years (totaling ₦400,000 per student).
  • The 87 winners—drawn across all 36 states of the federation and the FCT—comprise 39 candidates from the 2019 UTME and 48 candidates from the 2020 UTME, including brilliant students living with physical disabilities.

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Praise Chukwu

Feb 18, 2021

What is the minimum JAMB score required to apply when Stanbic IBTC opens its 2021 UTME scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Feb 18, 2021

Stanbic IBTC typically requires a minimum UTME score of 200 and above (alongside 5 O'Level credits and a valid university admission letter), Praise, with the highest-scoring applicants from each state selected.

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