A scholarship initiative by Aminu Iya Abbas, senator representing Adamawa central senatorial district, has officially opened its application portal, targeting 1,000 beneficiaries from the zone across tertiary institutions.
The announcement was made during a press briefing attended by members of the media, where organisers highlighted the objectives and structure of the programme.
According to the committee, the AIA Scholarship Programme is designed to support undergraduate students from Adamawa Central, particularly those facing financial challenges in continuing their education.
The committee overseeing the process is chaired by , Dr. Gambo Joab Gundiri with Dr. Adamu Babikkoi serving as secretary, alongside other members including Ahmaddeen Abdulbaqee as head of ICT of the Scholarship.
Speaking at the briefing, the chairman, Dr. Gambo Joab Gunduri said the initiative is aimed at easing the burden on students and helping them complete their studies successfully.
He explained that the scholarship covers students in Degree, ND, NCE, and HND programmes across the seven local government areas in the zone.
Dr. Gundiri also noted that special consideration would be given to vulnerable and indigent students, with collaboration expected between student unions and school managements to identify those most in need.
He emphasized that the process is strictly merit-based and not influenced by politics or party affiliation.
“We made the application online to ensure transparency and equal access for all qualified candidates,” he said.
The Head of ICT team Ahmaddeen Abdulbaqee also provided an update, revealing that within just a few hours of opening, the portal had already recorded about 680 applications from both male and female students.
He added that the system is user-friendly and accessible via mobile devices, allowing applicants to easily fill in personal, academic, and bank details, as well as upload required documents.
Ahmaddeen said Applicants are expected to submit key documents such as admission letters and registration details, while last semester results remain optional for new students.
He further disclosed that although the target is 1,000 beneficiaries, more applications would be received to allow for proper screening and selection of qualified candidates.
Also speaking Dr. Adamu Babikkoi Secretary Aminu Iya Abbas AIA Scholarship support said a system has also been integrated into the platform to assist applicants experiencing challenges during the process.
According to him, the AIA Scholarship Programme is expected to ensure fair representation across all local government areas and wards within the zone.
The committee of the Scholarship encouraged Interested applicants to complete their registration online through the official portal.