A scholarship notice has been released for youths of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area.
The offer is for qualified candidates who want to study at Bishop Camillus Etokudoh College of Health Sciences and Technology, Urua Akpan. The notice lists the approved programmes, the length of study, the certificate to be awarded, and the date fixed for the entrance examination; every part of the process is set out in plain terms.
Available programmes under the Etim Ekpo scholarship
Qualified candidates can apply for any of these accredited programmes:
- Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW)
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
Duration and certificate to be awarded
The period of study is three years.
Successful candidates will receive a National Diploma and Professional Licence from the relevant councils.
Entrance examination details
The entrance examination has been fixed as follows:
Date
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Venue
Divine Love Nursery/Primary School, Utu Ikot Imonte
Time
10:00am
Documents and subjects required from candidates
Candidates must present the following:
- five credits in Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
- photocopy of First School Leaving Certificate
- Certificate of Birth
- Certificate of Origin
- four passport photographs
- writing materials
- recommendation letter from the Village Head
Sponsor of the scholarship programme
The scholarship programme is sponsored by Hon. Dr. Alphonsus Ekanem, Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development, Akwa Ibom State.
The notice states that the sponsorship is part of efforts to promote education and support the youths of Etim Ekpo LGA. For eligible indigenes, that makes the next step very plain; attend the entrance examination as scheduled.
Who should take note
The notice is directed at interested and eligible indigenes of Etim Ekpo LGA.
Candidates who meet the listed requirements are expected to take part in the examination on the stated date.