Ayade begins distribution of scholarship forms to students

Emmanuel Alfred

The Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen Prof Ben Ayade has begun the distribution of scholarship forms to applicants who are indigent students pursuing various degree courses across the nation’s tertiary institutions.

The forms distributed to applicants is to help reduce the stress that comes with educational expenses so that students can focus on their studies.

While discussing with journalists before the flag-off of the exercise at the State Scholarship Board Office, Old Secretariat, Calabar yesterday, Ayade said the idea was his way to encourage young people to pursue education so that they can become better citizens.

Ayade, who was represented by the Director-General of the Cross River State Scholarship Board, Nuella Tessy said the students would realise their dreams, rather than remain at home.

“This is a testimony to be told. The Governor has approved the release of forms.
“We are giving out forms and by the grace of God, very soon people who applied for the scholarship and scaled through the screening process, would begin to receive their alerts,” he said.
The Governor who did not give the exact number of beneficiaries said because of the extreme financial needs of the people following outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families became broke.
He added that parents have gone through a lot after the pandemic stressing that condition for the scholarship is that applicants must be of Cross River State origin.

“To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must show admission letter offered them by their Institutions of higher learning,” he said.