Sterling Bank announces initial recipients of the N2 billion 'Beyond Education' Scholarship Fund
Sterling Bank, a leading Nigerian financial institution recognised for its purpose-led initiatives, has announced the first recipients of its N2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship. The scholarship, designed to fund university education for 600 exceptional young Nigerians, is the bank's most ambitious education-focused intervention to date, launched in June 2025.
The Beyond Education program, more than a scholarship, is a national development strategy, according to Obinna Ukachukwu, Growth Executive for Consumer and Business Banking at Sterling Bank. The program aims to close the gap between education and employability, preparing young people for the future of work in sectors that matter most to Nigeria's progress.
The inaugural winners include Abdulahi Afolabi, Damilare Tijani, Abdulwahab Eniafe, and others, totaling the first 30 scholars for the Beyond Education Scholarship. The next cohort will be selected in the coming weeks.
The scholarship fully covers undergraduate tuition at Miva Open University and Hillside University of Science & Technology. The program is built to create real-world pathways to employment and socio-economic mobility, aligning with Sterling's HEART strategy, an investment framework focused on Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation.
Nominations for the next round of candidates will pause until September 2025. Voting remains open, and verified nominees are encouraged to continue engaging their communities. The goal of Beyond Education is to build a talent pipeline for sectors vital to Nigeria's future, closing the gap between education and employability.
Sterling Bank remains committed to awarding 570 more scholarships, with the next cohort to be unveiled in the coming weeks. The program aims to ensure that exceptional young Nigerians have access to quality education, setting them on a path towards a successful career and contributing to Nigeria's progress.
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