This year, AKISAN USA awarded scholarships to students in the United States and Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

In Akwa Ibom State, an award ceremony took place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the Villa Hilton Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.  2 students per Local Government Area (total of 62 students) received N100,000 each from AKISAN USA for a total of N6.2m. Criteria included transcripts, letter of recommendation from the student’s faculty, an essay and the student’s certificate of origin. An additional 111 students received another N6m from 40 sponsors, for a grand total of about N12m. These sponsors chose students from their respective CGPAs. The Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (USA), Inc. (AKISAN USA) thanks all the sponsors who made this possible.

For awardees in the United States, checks will be mailed to their respective chapters. Awardees won $500 each. 

Watch the award ceremony that took place in Akwa Ibom State below: