Bursary Description
July 17, 2025 – The Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation, in collaboration with the Tinubu Support Group, has launched the 2025 edition of its bursary scheme for students of Kogi State origin.
A total of ₦300 million will be awarded to 3,000 qualified undergraduates across public tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The initiative, which is fully funded by Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, who represents Kogi West Senatorial District in the Senate, aims to promote educational support and reduce the financial burden on students.
Each beneficiary will receive ₦100,000 to support their academic expenses.
Distribution of the awards is spread across Kogi’s three senatorial districts as follows: Kogi Central will receive 610 slots, Kogi East gets 1,000 slots, and Kogi West will have 1,390 slots.
Eligibility requirements:
1. Undergraduate in a public university, polytechnic, or college of education
2. Applications must be complete, with all required documents correctly submitted
3. Any submissions made before 1st August will be automatically rejected
4. Only entries made through the official portal will be accepted
5. Final-year students, previous 2024 bursary beneficiaries, and students in private institutions are not eligible
The bursary award program reflects Senator Karimi’s dedication to supporting youth empowerment and advancing educational development in Kogi State.
“We assure all applicants of a transparent, fair, and equitable selection process,” the foundation stated.
How to apply:
According to the foundation, the online application will take place on the portal www.sundaykarimi.org, which will be open from 1st August 2025 and will close on 31st August 2025.
This educational support initiative is expected to boost student morale and aligns with the government’s broader efforts in promoting quality education through strategic scholarships and funding support.