Subject: AKISAN USA Announces Beneficiaries of the 2026 Merit-Based Scholarship Program

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Subject: AKISAN USA Announces Beneficiaries of the 2026 Merit-Based Scholarship Program 

AKISAN USA is pleased to announce the beneficiaries of the 2026 AKISAN USA Phase I - Merit-Based Scholarship.

This year, 62 outstanding students were selected to receive scholarships in Nigeria—two students from each Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State —for a total award of ₦6,200,000 Naira in recognition of their outstanding academic excellence.

On the International Students (IS) side, 10 U.S.-based students were selected to receive $500 each to support their educational pursuits.

AKISAN USA congratulates all the awardees listed below and remains committed to supporting education, excellence, and the future leaders of Akwa Ibom.

AKISAN USA has also kicked off Phase II of the scholarship program, in which members, individuals, organizations, and businesses will have the opportunity to sponsor additional students from their respective Local Government Areas (LGAs), helping expand the program’s reach and amplify its impact in our community.

A Special Thank You to the entire AKISAN USA Education and Scholarship Committee for an outstanding job, led by Chair Prof Kevin Ita and Co-chair Madam AKISAN USA National VP Mrs. Edeama O. Jonah. 

List of USA Based 2026 AKISAN Scholarship Recipients for $500 each – $5000.00 - Merit-Based Scholarship Program 

List of Nigeria 2026 AKISAN Scholarship Recipients for N100,000 each – N6,200,000 - Merit-Based Scholarship Program