No fewer than 4,183 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, Kano State,
will benefit from the 2026 Annual Scholarship Programme of the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation (BIJF).
The founder of the foundation and Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, disclosed that disbursement of the financial support to eligible beneficiaries—who are indigenes of the Kano North Senatorial District—will commence on Wednesday.
The foundation explained that the scholarship initiative is aimed at reducing the financial burden on students and expanding access to quality education, with particular emphasis on technical and professional disciplines vital to national development.
Under the scheme, students enrolled in Degree programmes will receive N50,000 each, while those in the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes will be supported with N20,000 each.
All the beneficiaries, numbering 4,183, are students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi, from the Kano North Senatorial District.
The intervention, according to the foundation, forms part of its broader commitment to human capital development, youth empowerment, and the advancement of education across Kano State.
Over the years, the Barau I. Jibrin Foundation has implemented several education-focused initiatives, including scholarship awards, academic support programmes, and skills development schemes, aimed at improving opportunities for young people and strengthening the education sector.