“It is open to young Nigerians from all 36 states and the FCT, with a merit-based and inclusive admissions process.“
NOMINATIONS are now opened for the Sterling Bank’s ₦2 billion fully-funded private university scholarships for young Nigerians.
In a statement, Abubakar Suleiman, Chief Executive of Sterling Bank, said: “While others talk about Nigeria’s potential, we are actively investing in it. These scholarships are direct investments in the architects of our future. We are funding the education of future leaders who will build the companies, systems, institutions and solutions Nigeria needs to thrive.”
He said that the Sterling Beyond Education program will fully sponsor 600 students to study high-impact fields such as Technology, Finance, Sales, and Public Health.
“It is open to young Nigerians from all 36 states and the FCT, with a merit-based and inclusive admissions process.
Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by others, and final selection will be determined through a public voting process open exclusively to Sterling account holders,” he said.
Obinna Ukachukwu, Growth Executive leading the Retail & Consumer Banking Directorate at Sterling Bank, added:
“This is what inclusive investment looks like . This initiative goes beyond access to education, it’s access to a future. Education remains the most valuable asset anyone can have, and we’re proud to stand behind young Nigerians as they claim it.”
Meanwhile, the pilot program is in partnership with Miva University, founded by renowned tech entrepreneur Sim Shagaya.
