The Association of Oyo State Tutorial Owners (AOSTO) has unveiled a scholarship initiative designed to support academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged students across Oyo State, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to higher education.
The announcement was made by the Governor of AOSTO, Mr. Oladipupo Olalekan, during his goodwill address at the celebration of exceptional UTME candidates organised by the Managing Director of First Class Pre-Varsity, Mr. Akeen Odebode (Prudence).
According to Oladipupo, the initiative was inspired by the remarkable achievement of Chukwu Victor, a financially vulnerable student who was recognised at the event for his outstanding academic performance.
Under the programme, 10 exceptional students from tutorial centres affiliated with AOSTO will be selected based on academic excellence and financial need. To qualify, candidates must have scored 300 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and be certified as financially vulnerable.
The AOSTO Governor clarified that the association would not directly fund the scholarships. Instead, it will leverage its institutional network to engage the Oyo State Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Scholarship Board, relevant youth-focused agencies, and well-meaning individuals with the financial capacity to sponsor the selected students.
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He explained that the proposed scholarship package is expected to cover the beneficiaries’ undergraduate education from 100 Level through 400 Level, ensuring that talented students are not deprived of tertiary education due to financial constraints.
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Describing the initiative as a strategic investment in the future of Oyo State, Oladipupo said it reflects AOSTO’s unwavering commitment to promoting academic excellence, encouraging educational advancement, and creating opportunities for brilliant students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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He also urged members of the association to emulate the gesture and continue supporting initiatives that promote quality education and reward academic excellence.
The statement was signed by Ibrahim Salawu Ajisola, State Public Relations Officer of the Association of Oyo State Tutorial Owners (AOSTO).
