Emergence and Award Presentation to the Winners of Jemitim Foundation Scholarship

Ikot Akpaden, Akwa Ibom State, October 2, 2024

In a remarkable celebration of academic excellence and female empowerment, the Jemitim Foundation held its Maiden Edition Scholarship Award presentation at the Auditorium of Akwa Ibom State University's (AKSU) Main Campus. The event, which marked a significant milestone for the newly established foundation, saw the emergence of two outstanding students as winners of the prestigious scholarship.

Miss Edidiong Ekominam Edet from the Department of Marketing (200-Level Category) and Miss Favour James Mkpayen from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (300-Level Category) were awarded the 2023/2024 Jemitim Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) each, is a highly competitive, merit-based award aimed at recognizing and supporting academically exceptional female students. The winners were selected based on their excellent academic performances, maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.5, and their commitment to upholding the core values of academic integrity.

The event was graced by esteemed members of the University community, led by the Vice-Chancellor, along with other principal officers, deans, and heads of departments. The presence of faculty members, student leaders, and guests added to the grandeur of the occasion. The Founder of Jemitim Foundation, Prof. Mrs. Jemimah Timothy Ekanem, in her address, emphasized the foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities for young women and promoting academic excellence.

In an address delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of AKSU, he applauded the Foundation for its dedication to uplifting students and contributing to the advancement of girl-child education. In a pleasant surprise, the Vice-Chancellor pronounced an additional cash reward of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000.00) to each of the winners, acknowledging their academic diligence and encouraging them to aim even higher.

During the award presentation, Miss Edidiong Ekominam Edet and Miss Favour James Mkpayen, visibly excited, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Jemitim Foundation for the scholarship. They each delivered acceptance speeches, highlighting the profound impact the scholarship would have on their academic journeys. They also extended their appreciation to their families, mentors, and AKSU for providing an enabling environment for academic excellence.

The Chairman of the Jemitim Foundation Scholarship Board, Engr. Yireobong Akpaba, while presenting the winners to the Founder and guest, he highlighted the rigor and buidlup to the emergence of the winners of the maiden edition. He reiterated the Foundation's mission to promote academic excellence and assured that the scholarship program would continue to expand, benefitting more students in future editions.

The event also saw the attendance of representatives from various faculties and departments, student leaders, and press personnel, who all shared in the celebration of academic excellence and the empowerment of young women in higher education.

The ceremony closed with a group photograph of the winners, the Foundation’s representatives, and University officials. The event was a resounding success, with students and staff lauding the Jemitim Foundation for its invaluable contribution to fostering academic growth and female empowerment at Akwa Ibom State University.

As the Jemitim Foundation continues to champion the cause of education, it sets a new standard for student support and academic development, ensuring that deserving students, particularly young women, receive the encouragement and resources they need to thrive in their academic pursuits.

View the event in pictures!