Participants at the conference
The Association of Brotherhood Academic Scholars, a scholarly arm of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star; a religious group with headquarter in Calabar, Cross River State, has awarded scholarships to about 411 undergraduates and 50 postgraduate students across Nigeria, as part of efforts to advance academic excellence.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in Calabar during the 4th edition of the fellowship’s Mega Campus Conference, with the theme, ‘From Belief to Practice: Advancing Academic and Moral Excellence,’ held in collaboration with the Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies, University of Calabar.
The International President of the forum,. Ekuma Ngwu, said the scholarship programme was approved by the Spiritual leader of the organisation, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, to support indigent but brilliant students within and outside Nigeria.
He said, “As we speak today, we have more than many students enjoying the ABAS International Scholarship. This scholarship covers over 411 undergraduates and 50 postgraduate students. It also extends to international students. It is part of our mandate to sensitize academic communities on the need for moral and academic excellence.” Related News 57,000 Edo, Delta students impacted by PEARLs quiz – Organisers NANS presses 39 institutions over unpaid NELFUND refunds Ogun school wins 33 medals, others at STEM Olympiad
