16th May 2025
Dare Adeboye Foundation has awarded scholarships to 300 deserving students from Ogun and Osun states.
The 2025 edition of the annual scholarship scheme was marked by a colourful and emotional award ceremony at the Dare Adeboye Innovation Hub, located in Redemption City.
The initiative, founded in memory of the late Pastor Oluwadamilare Adeboye, son of renowned spiritual leader, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, continues to reflect the values and vision of its namesake. Pastor Dare was known for his unwavering belief in the power of education and youth development, and his legacy now lives on through the foundation’s impactful efforts.
This year’s beneficiaries, all students in Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3), received N50,000 each to support their payment for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This financial assistance is intended to ease the burden on their families and enable the students to focus on preparing for their exams and building their future.
The scholarship recipients came from a wide range of secondary schools across both Ogun and Osun states. In Ogun State, students hailed from institutions such as African Church Grammar School, Abeokuta Grammar School, Remo Secondary School, Iganmode Grammar School, Asero High School, Comprehensive High School, Baptist Girls College, Community High School and schools in Magboro. Meanwhile, in Osun State, recipients were drawn from Akinorun Grammar School, Ikirun Anglican High School, Ansarul-Islam Grammar School, Ifon-Osun Edunabon, Apostolic Grammar School, Ilesa, and Aromolaran Grammar School, Ilesa, among others.
The selection process was rigorous and transparent, reflecting the foundation’s dedication to merit-based support. In collaboration with the Ogun and Osun State Governments, the foundation organised screening examinations across six centres, four in Ogun and two in Osun. A total of 1,827 applications were received, with 370 students sitting for the exams in Ogun and 356 in Osun. From this pool, the 300 highest-performing students were selected for the scholarship.
During the ceremony, Pastor Leke Adeboye, chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, addressed the students, parents and educators in attendance. He emphasised the transformative power of education and the role it plays in shaping the future of the country. “Education is the key to unlocking potential and creating future leaders. Through this initiative, we are not just awarding scholarships; we are investing in the future of Nigeria,” he said.
The atmosphere was filled with gratitude and hope as students and parents expressed their appreciation for the foundation’s support. For many families, the scholarship represents a lifeline and a pathway to greater opportunities.
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