Kogi State Launches N30,000 Bursary for 20,347 Students

On September 25, 2026, the Kogi State Government initiated the disbursement of bursary allowances to 20,347 verified students in tertiary institutions under the second season of its student support program. Mr. Afolabi Joseph-Raji, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Scholarship Board, announced that the bursary scheme, last paid in 2019, was revived in 2024 with a 150% increase in allowances.

Undergraduates will now receive N30,000, while medical students will receive N75,000 each. The governor abolished the previous requirement for students to pay N650 for scratch cards to access the application portal, making the process free and online.

In the 2024/2025 session, the Board disbursed N256.4 million to 8,549 undergraduates and N60.3 million to Law School students. The bursary payment will occur in phases, starting with students in Kogi State.

Hon. Wemi Jones, Commissioner for Education, praised the leadership of the National Association of Kogi State Students for their patience during delays and highlighted the state's commitment to education.