Board shortlists 5,441 candidates for Yayi scholarship and bursary awards for 2025/2026
Board shortlists 5,441 candidates for Yayi scholarship and bursary awards for 2025/2026
Adeola Olusola
The Board of Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi Scholarship and bursary awards has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the 2025/2026 of the scheme across Ogun State.
According to a statement signed by the Board Secretary, Ajiroba Dapo Oke, obtained by News Contact Online,on Monday, over 12, 000 applied for the programme while 5441 were successful after a thorough evaluation.
Oke hinted that 1,735 candidates would receive scholarship awards and 2,026 for bursary from Ogun West Senatorial District.
While 936 and 734 candidates were successful from Ogun Central and East Senatorial District respectively for bursary awards.
The Board revealed that quite a number of irregularities and malpractices were discovered among the applicants, including a wide range of applications from sandwich /part-time and students from private institutions not covered by the award’s operational regulations.
The Board Secretary said, “A significant number of applicants submitted fake documents, including forged academic records, unverified transcripts, and results without institutional stamps. Many candidates had already graduated from their institutions, and some used fake local government identification certificates, leading to their disqualification.”
FINAL LIST BREAKDOWN
1. Ogun West Bursary
i. Ado Odo/Ota = 308
ii. Imeko/Afon = 302
iii. Ipokia = 500
iv. Yewa North = 465
v. Yewa South = 451
TOTAL = 2,026
2. Ogun central = 946
3. Ogun East = 734
OVERALL TOTAL BURSARY = 3,706
SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN
i. Ado Odo/Ota = 425
ii. Imeko/Afon = 186
iii. Ipokia = 493
iv. Yewa North = 361
v. Yewa South = 270
TOTAL = 1,735
Total Bursary = 3,706
Total scholarship = 1,735
Grand Total = 5,441
The Board appreciated Senator Olamilekan Adeola for his numerous and impactful empowerment programs for the citizens of Ogun state,
He explained that successful candidates shall be invited for the award ceremony at a date that would be announced later.
