Indigenous students of Adamawa State studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, including students at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), can now apply for the 2026/2027 Local Scholarship as the official application portal is open.

The Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF), Yola, announced that the portal will remain open from September 17, 2026, to October 10, 2026, giving eligible students a window of a little over three weeks to complete their applications.

Who Can Apply

According to the announcement, the scholarship is open to both existing beneficiaries and newly admitted students, meaning students who have previously benefited from the fund, as well as fresh applicants meeting the eligibility criteria, can apply during this window.

Broadly, the scholarship targets bona fide indigenes of Adamawa State currently enrolled in institutions of higher learning recognised by the Nigerian government, whether within Nigeria or abroad. Past editions of the scheme have covered categories such as NCE, ND, HND, undergraduate and postgraduate students, so FUTO students of Adamawa State origin, at any level of study, may be eligible to apply, subject to the specific requirements listed on the portal.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified students are to follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official scholarship portal at www.asstfy.ad.gov.ng www.asstfy.ad.gov.ng.
  2. Create an account or log in, where required.
  3. Carefully fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
  4. Upload all required supporting documents as specified on the portal.
  5. Submit the completed application before the October 10, 2026 deadline.

Students in areas with poor network coverage have also been catered for, as the Fund noted that an offline mode of application is available for such applicants through the same portal.

Documents Typically Required

While the announcement itself did not list specific documents, past application cycles of the ASSTF have generally required applicants to provide:

  • A valid Certificate of Local Government Origin.
  • Receipt of registration with the Adamawa State Students Association/Union.
  • Course registration form and related academic documents.
  • Scanned copy of admission letter, showing course of study, year of entry and duration.
  • O'Level certificate (WAEC/NECO/GCE).
  • A valid means of identification (school ID, National ID, driver's licence or international passport).
  • A recent coloured passport photograph.

Affected students are advised to have these documents ready ahead of time to avoid last-minute issues before the deadline.

One Application Per Student

The Fund has strongly cautioned that each applicant should apply only once on the portal. Students are advised against submitting multiple applications, as this could affect the processing of their scholarship request.

Why This Matters for FUTO Students

For Adamawa State indigenes studying at FUTO, this scholarship represents an opportunity to receive financial support toward tuition and other educational expenses, regardless of whether they are already benefiting from the scheme or are applying for the first time following recent admission.

Given the relatively short application window, affected students are encouraged not to wait until the final days before the October 10 deadline to begin their applications, particularly as online portals of this nature often experience high traffic and technical slowdowns closer to deadline dates.

Key Dates to Remember

  • Portal opens: September 17, 2026
  • Portal closes: October 10, 2026
  • Application portal: www.asstfy.ad.gov.ng
  • Application mode: Online, with offline mode available for poor network areas
  • Applications per student: One only

Eligible FUTO students from Adamawa State are advised to visit the portal early and ensure their applications are completed accurately before the deadline.