The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) chapter, has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Awards, offering financial support to indigent students with strong academic records.

The scholarship is structured into two categories, with awards ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦200,000 depending on the level of recognition.

ASUU-FUTO 2026 Scholarship Awards flyer

Award Categories and Value

According to the announcement, the scholarship will be awarded as follows:

  • ₦200,000 each for 2 ASUU National Awardees.
  • ₦100,000 each for 10 ASUU-FUTO Awardees.

This brings the total number of beneficiaries under this year's scheme to 12 students across both categories.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be genuinely indigent.
  • Be a registered student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
  • Be of good academic standing, with a CGPA not less than 3.00 as at the Harmattan 2024/2025 session.

Notably, students who are already on any other scholarship are not eligible to apply for this award.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified students are required to submit an application letter of not more than two (2) pages, containing the following details:

  • Full name of the candidate.
  • School, department, course and year of study.
  • State of origin.
  • A statement explaining why the candidate believes they should be considered for the award.

The application letter must be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

  1. A photocopy of the candidate's current School Identity Card.
  2. A letter from the candidate's current Head of Department, containing correct and verified information on the candidate's CGPA.
  3. One (1) recent passport photograph.

Submission Details and Deadline

Completed application letters, along with all supporting documents, are to be submitted at the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat.

The submission deadline is Friday, September 25, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Applications and documents submitted after this time will not be accepted.

Interview Schedule

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview scheduled to hold on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by 9:00 AM, also at the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat.

Applicants have been strongly warned that late submission of applications or late arrival for the interview will not be entertained under any circumstance.

Committee Contacts

For further inquiries, interested students can reach out to the following ASUU-FUTO officials overseeing the scholarship exercise:

  • Engr. Dr. H.C. Obasi (Committee Chairman, ASUU-FUTO) — +234 0803 947 8014
  • Dr. C.E. Ihejirika (Chairman, ASUU-FUTO) — +234 803 776 0837
  • Dr. E.C. Chinakwe (Secretary, ASUU-FUTO) — +234 803 744 9961

Key Dates to Note

  • Application submission deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026, by 3:00 PM
  • Submission venue: ASUU-FUTO Secretariat
  • Interview date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, by 9:00 AM
  • Interview venue: ASUU-FUTO Secretariat

Eligible students are strongly advised to prepare their application letters and supporting documents ahead of time to avoid missing the submission deadline.