Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is offering tuition exemptions to newly admitted Agriculture students, while new students in French, History, Mathematics, Music and Statistics will receive tuition exemptions plus scholarships covering applicable sundry charges, according to reports quoting the university’s notice dated 19 October 2026.
The distinction matters: Agriculture students must still pay applicable sundry charges. The five named programmes have additional support through the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship scheme.
Who Qualifies and What Is Covered?
| Student category | Reported support | What students should clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Newly admitted Faculty of Agriculture students | Tuition exemption | Amount of sundry charges still payable |
| Newly admitted French, History, Mathematics, Music and Statistics students | Tuition exemption and Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships covering applicable sundry charges | Which items are included on their individual fee assessment |
| International students | Special financial grants | Grant amount, conditions and access procedure |
MySchool’s report attributes the announcement to a notice signed by AKSU Registrar Mfon S. Ukpabio.
Does This Mean Studying at AKSU Is Completely Free?
A tuition exemption does not automatically cover every cost of attending university.
For Agriculture students, the reported arrangement specifically leaves applicable sundry charges payable. These are charges separate from tuition.
For the five named programmes, the reported scholarship also covers applicable sundry charges. However, the available information does not establish whether accommodation, feeding, transport, books or an acceptance fee are covered.
Students should therefore request an itemised fee assessment before deciding how much money to budget.
How Can Newly Admitted Students Access the Support?
A separate scholarship application portal, document checklist and application deadline could not be verified from the sources checked.
If you have received an offer for an eligible programme:
- Contact AKSU’s Directorate of Admissions to confirm that your admission falls within the scheme.
- Ask whether you need to submit a separate application or complete any verification.
- Confirm how the exemption will appear on your payment record.
- Request clarification about any charges still shown as payable.
The published report lists 08023936376 and 08039333813 for enquiries about the schemes. You can also consult the AKSU website for university contact information.
What Should Students Confirm Before Relying on the Scholarship?
Ask the university whether the support applies only to the entry session or continues throughout the degree. Also confirm any renewal conditions, payment deadlines and restrictions affecting your admission category.
International students should request the grant value and disbursement arrangements before treating the announcement as full funding.
The available reports do not establish these details. They also do not provide a basis for extending the undergraduate exemptions to returning students or other programmes.
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