The President of the American Polytechnic of Nigeria (APN), Dr. Oludare Akande, has unveiled a N1 billion scholarship fund for prospective students for the 2024/2025 academic year.
While speaking to newsmen on Saturday, he stated that the disbursement of the fund would be done through the Dr. Oludare Akande Foundation’s Scholarship Program, and the scholarship portal would officially open on April 14, 2025.
He explained that eligible students would have the opportunity to apply for scholarships of up to N200,000 per year toward their academic pursuits.
Akande further noted that the scholarship would primarily be need-based while also serving as a reward for outstanding academic performance.
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He expressed his commitment to equipping Nigerian students with the knowledge, skills, and global exposure necessary to thrive in the modern economy.
Akande added that the partnership ensures APN students can seamlessly transition into a world-class educational system while significantly reducing their financial burden.
He, therefore, called on prospective students and parents to explore APN’s wide range of academic programs and scholarship opportunities.
“The partnership with Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois,” Dr. Akande said, “serves as a platform for providing Nigerian students with access to internationally recognized qualifications and a competitive edge in the global job market.
“We are committed to equipping Nigerian students with the knowledge, skills, and global exposure necessary to thrive in the modern economy.
“This partnership with Lewis University ensures that APN students can seamlessly transition into a world-class educational system while significantly reducing their financial burden.
“Prospective students and parents are encouraged to explore APN’s wide range of academic programs and scholarship opportunities,” he said.
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