The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University of Technology, Owerri chapter has opened applications for its 2026 indigent scholarship award, with eligible registered FUTO students expected to submit their applications at the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat.
Applicants must be indigent and must have a CGPA of at least 3.00 as at the Harmattan semester of the 2024/2025 academic session.
Students who are already on scholarship are not eligible.
ASUU-FUTO Scholarship Eligibility
An applicant must meet the stated scholarship conditions before submitting an application.
The student must:
- Be indigent
- Be a registered student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri
- Have a CGPA of at least 3.00 as at Harmattan 2024/2025
- Have no existing scholarship
The CGPA stated for the application must be supported by information from the student's current Head of Department.
ASUU-FUTO Scholarship Application Letter
Each applicant is required to submit an application letter of no more than two pages.
The letter must state the candidate's name, School, Department, courses and year of study. It must also include the applicant's state of origin and the reason the candidate believes the scholarship award should be given to him or her.
Applicants should keep the letter within the stated two-page limit.
Documents Required for the Scholarship
The application letter must be submitted with the required supporting documents.
These are:
- A photocopy of the applicant's current School Identity Card
- A letter from the current Head of Department containing the correct CGPA
- One recent passport-size photograph
The application will therefore comprise the letter and its supporting documents.
ASUU-FUTO Scholarship Submission Deadline
Completed applications must reach the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat by 3:00 PM on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Late applications will not be entertained.
Applicants will need to have the application letter and all required documents ready before the deadline.
ASUU-FUTO Scholarship Interview Date
The scholarship interview will be held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:00 AM.
The venue is the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat.
Late arrival by a candidate will not be entertained, so applicants selected for the interview will need to use the stated time when making attendance arrangements.
Key Dates for Applicants
The application stage closes on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 3:00 PM.
The interview follows on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:00 AM at the ASUU-FUTO Secretariat.
Students should treat both times as firm because the scholarship information states that late submission and late arrival will not be entertained.
ASUU-FUTO Scholarship Troubleshooter
| Situation | What to Check | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Eligibility is uncertain | Confirm registration status, financial need and CGPA | Check that the CGPA is at least 3.00 | The student can determine whether the basic conditions are met |
| 📄 Application file is incomplete | Check the letter, ID photocopy, HOD letter and passport photograph | Add every required document before submission | The application package is complete |
| 💰 Student already has a scholarship | Check current scholarship status | Do not submit under this award | Existing scholarship beneficiaries are excluded |
| ⏰ Deadline or interview time is unclear | Check the stated dates and times | Submit by 3:00 PM on 25 September and attend at 9:00 AM on 29 September | Late submission or arrival can be avoided |
