Application Deadline: 4 November 2026 (11:59 PM WAT)
The Prince Ukeme Ukpong Education Support 2026 Scholarship is a one-time financial award from the Prince Ukeme Ukpong Mega Foundation. It is aimed at students who are indigenes of Akwa Ibom State and are already studying full-time in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The support is intended to help with tuition and other educational expenses. Awards are presented live at the foundation’s Learn, Excel & Empower event.
This guide stays strictly with the information provided by the foundation. Where a detail is missing, that is stated clearly.
Who this scholarship is realistically for
You are in the target group if all of the following are true:
- You are a Nigerian citizen and an indigene of Akwa Ibom State (state of origin, not merely where you currently live or study).
- You are enrolled full-time as an undergraduate, National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) student in a recognised Nigerian tertiary institution, or as a Registered Nurse (RN) student in a Nigerian School of Nursing listed by the NUC, NBTE, NCCE or NMCN.
- You can show genuine financial need.
All fields of study offered at recognised Nigerian tertiary institutions are eligible.
Who is unlikely to qualify: Students whose state of origin is not Akwa Ibom, part-time students, postgraduate students (unless they fall under the RN category above), and applicants who cannot demonstrate financial need. The foundation evaluates applications on financial need, dedication to studies and commitment to community service.
What the award actually covers
The foundation describes the support as a single award aimed at covering tuition and educational expenses. It is a one-time financial support/award cycle. Prizes are presented live at the Learn, Excel & Empower event.
No further breakdown (for example, exact amount, accommodation, travel, insurance or living stipend) is stated in the available information. It is therefore not described as fully funded.
How applications are scored
Applications are evaluated and scored on three main factors:
- Financial need
- Dedication to studies
- Commitment to community service
The foundation places high value on original, personal responses. Generic or AI-generated essays receive the lowest scores. Write every answer in your own words.
What you should prepare
Required documents are not listed in the available information. The application is completed through an online form, so you should be ready to answer questions about your background, studies, financial situation and any community involvement in clear, personal language.
Practical steps before you open the form:
- Confirm that your state of origin is Akwa Ibom and that you can state this accurately.
- Have basic enrolment details ready (institution name, programme, level).
- Think through concrete examples of financial need and any community service you have done. Avoid vague statements.
- Write answers in your own words. Draft longer responses offline first so you can edit them carefully.
How to apply
The process is straightforward and free:
- Click the application link and fill out the form completely. Write your personal responses and answers in your own words.
- Submit the completed application on or before 4 November 2026 (11:59 PM WAT).
The foundation states that the application is 100% free and that it will never ask for any processing fees or agent charges.
Common mistakes with this type of opportunity
- Applying when you are not an indigene of Akwa Ibom State (residence in the state is not enough).
- Submitting generic or AI-generated answers. The foundation scores these lowest.
- Leaving the form incomplete or submitting after the 4 November 2026 deadline.
- Assuming the award covers every possible expense when only tuition and educational expenses are mentioned.
- Paying anyone who claims to “help” with the application or guarantee selection. The official process is free.
For Nigerian applicants, state-of-origin scholarships are common at both federal and private levels. Keep your own records of enrolment and any evidence of financial need in case later stages request clarification, even though documents are not listed at the application stage.
If you are also exploring other Nigerian undergraduate support schemes, you may find the practical guidance in the Gabriel Ezenri Foundation Scholarship guide useful for comparison, although the eligibility rules are different.
Short scam warning
Never pay any fee in connection with this scholarship. The foundation states clearly that the application is 100% free and that it will never ask for processing fees or agent charges. Anyone requesting money, bank details or “processing fees” is not acting on behalf of the foundation. Report such requests and use only the official form linked above.
For broader advice on spotting risky intermediaries, see the AlertNaija247 guide on how to tell legitimate scholarship support from risky agents.
Always verify the latest details through the official application form before you submit. Information can change.