Ika South LGA Opens 2025/2026 Students’ Bursary Scheme for Indigenous Undergraduates
Ika South Local Government Area has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 Students’ Bursary Scheme, offering financial relief to eligible indigenous students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The announcement was made in a public notice released by the administration of Hon. Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, under the council’s Education Support Initiative—a programme designed to promote academic excellence while easing the growing financial burden on students and their families.
Education officials say the bursary reflects the council’s commitment to human capital development and its belief that no qualified student should abandon education due to financial constraints.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
According to the notice, applicants must meet all the following conditions:
- Be a bona fide indigenous student of Ika South Local Government Area
- Possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN)
- Be a full-time student of a government-approved public or private tertiary institution
- Have a minimum CGPA of 2.50 from the previous academic session
- Be enrolled in:
- 200 level or above in a university, or
- ND II or HND in a polytechnic/monotechnic, or
- NCE II or III in a college of education
- Operate an active account with a CBN-approved commercial bank
Note: Postgraduate students (PGD, Master’s, or PhD programmes) are not eligible for this bursary.
Documents Required for Upload
Applicants will be required to upload clear copies of the following documents during the online application:
- Local Government of Origin Certificate
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- Provisional Admission Letter
- Last Semester Result Sheet (signed by the Head of Department)
- Student Identity Card (front and back)
- Recent passport photograph (JPEG or PNG format)
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Interested and qualified students should apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the Ika South LGA bursary application portal
- Click on “Proceed to Application Portal”
- Complete the online application form
- Pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₦1,100
- Submit the application
After successful submission, applicants are strongly advised to download and print the online acknowledgement card and keep it safely for future reference.
Application Timeline
The application portal will be open for four weeks:
- Opens: Friday, 16 January 2026
- Closes: Friday, 13 February 2026
Late applications will not be entertained once the portal closes.
Enquiries and Support
For further clarification or assistance, applicants may contact:
- Phone: 0706 494 1706 | 0903 869 7521 | 0813 402 6710
- Email: [email protected]
Why This Matters
With rising tuition and living costs, local government bursary schemes like this play a crucial role in keeping students in school. Eligible Ika South students are encouraged to apply early and ensure all documents are correctly uploaded.
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