By IKENNA UWADILEKE

Orji Kalu Foundation on Thursday in Abuja announced scholarships for 2022 academic year to 650 students to study medicine and surgery in 12 selected Nigerian universities.

A statement signed by Mrs Jemima Kalu, Executive Secretary, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, listed the 12 universities for the scholarship.

They are University of Nigeria Nsukka – 50 students, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – 50 students and University of Ibadan – 50 students.

Others are University of Calabar – 50 students, University of Maiduguri – 50 students and University of Jos – 50 students.

Abia State University – 100 students, Enugu State University – 50 students, Anambra State University – 50 students, Ebonyi State University – 50 students, Imo State University – 50 students and Rivers State University – 50 students.

According to the statement, the Foundation shall pay the JAMB fees and Post-UME fees of all selected applicants.

“Upon gaining admission into any of the preferred universities, the Foundation shall deposit the tuition fees and accommodation fees directly to the universities up to seven years of study and pay stipends directly to the students.

The statement explained the eligibility criteria for beneficiaries in the 2022/2023 academic year.

“The applicant should have good grades in West African Examination Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO). ‘A’ grades in Biology, Physics and Chemistry is added advantage.

“The applicant should be a citizen of Nigeria and should take responsibility of gaining admission in any of the selected universities,’’ it stated. (NAN)

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