Okobo Local Government Bursary Phase II 2026 for Nigerian Undergraduate Students

The Okobo Local Government Council in Akwa Ibom State is inviting applications for the 2026 Okobo Local Government Bursary – Phase II, an educational support initiative for indigenes of the local government pursuing undergraduate studies in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The bursary is intended to provide financial assistance to eligible students and support their educational pursuits.

According to the circulated Phase II announcement, applications are open to full-time undergraduate students who are indigenes of Okobo Local Government Area and enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

The advertised application deadline is Monday, 23 November 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Must be an indigene of Okobo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.

The announcement does not specify a minimum CGPA, eligible academic levels, approved courses or an age limit.

Applicants should consult the application guidelines for any additional requirements.

Scholarship Benefits

The 2026 Phase II announcement describes the programme as a bursary intended to provide financial support to eligible Okobo students.

However, the specific amount payable to each beneficiary and the total number of available awards have not been stated in the announcement.

For context, during the 2025 bursary and grant exercise, the Okobo Local Government Council reportedly supported 388 students across more than 25 higher institutions. Most beneficiaries received ₦20,000 each, while students in certain professional courses received ₦30,000.

These were figures from the previous edition and should not be assumed to represent the 2026 Phase II award structure.

Required Documents

Applicants are instructed to read the application guidelines and upload all required documents through the application portal.

The announcement does not provide a complete document checklist. Prospective applicants should consult the portal for the exact requirements before submitting their applications.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible students should:

• Visit the Okobo Local Government Bursary application portal.
• Read the application guidelines carefully.
• Confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements.
• Complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
• Upload all requested supporting documents.
• Review the information supplied before submitting the application.

Application Portal:

https://bit.ly/OkoboEduGrant2026

Application Deadline

The advertised deadline for the 2026 Phase II bursary is:

Monday, 23 November 2026.

Applicants are advised to complete their applications before the stated deadline.

Enquiries and Contact Information

For further enquiries, applicants are directed to contact:

Office of the Supervisor for Education

Phone: +234 803 083 8965

Okobo Local Government Council Secretariat.

Phone: +234 807 095 5931

Email: abbyjservices@gmail.com

About the Okobo Local Government Bursary

The Okobo Local Government Bursary is an educational support initiative for students from Okobo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State.

The council's previous bursary exercise in 2025 supported hundreds of students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, demonstrating its involvement in providing educational assistance to indigenes.

Eligible Okobo students interested in the 2026 Phase II exercise should review the application guidelines and confirm the portal's authenticity before submitting personal or academic documents.