NTIC Rewards Exceptional Students with N200m Scholarship, ,
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has awarded scholarships worth over N200 million to outstanding students across the country.
The initiative, which recognises academic excellence and promotes access to quality education, marks one of the institution’s most significant educational support efforts.
The scholarships were presented during the 22nd Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC), organised by NTIC, in collaboration with the National Mathematical Centre (NMC).
It honoured top-performing students from primary and junior secondary school categories while winners, along with their schools and teachers received tuition discounts, cash rewards and educational gadgets.
Fifty two students from primary 5 and 6, as well as junior secondary categories, were recognised for their exceptional performance in mathematics. Over 50 pupils received scholarships and cash prizes.
In the primary category, Shedrack Udeh Jnr. of Diamond Special School, Imo State, won the gold medal; Olasehinde Darasimi of Genius Tonic Heights School, Ondo State, got silver; while Ifeanyi Einstein from Pleroma International School, Rivers State, secured the bronze medal.
In the junior secondary category, Kaetochukwu Uzoewulu of Hillrange Secondary School, Enugu, won silver, while Eghosa James of Beacon of Success School, Edo State, earned the bronze medal.
Winners received cash prizes ranging from N100,000 to N500,000, along with partial or full tuition scholarships.
Teachers and schools of top-performing students also received cash rewards between N100,000 and N400,000, as well as educational tools such as tablets, printers, and desktop computers.
NTIC Managing Director, Fevzullah Bilgin, reaffirmed the school’s commitment to promoting excellence in mathematics and other critical disciplines.
“Our objective is to ignite students’ passion for mathematics from an early age. ANMC is one of Nigeria’s largest mathematics competitions, and mathematics is key in solving real-life challenges,” he said.
Bilgin noted that about 90 students are currently benefitting from the NTIC-ANMC scholarship programme, which is fully sponsored by the institution.
He emphasised NTIC’s dedication to nurturing talents in mathematics, describing the subject as fundamental to intellectual growth and national development.
At the award ceremony in Abuja, Bilgin explained that the competition aims to identify and support students with exceptional mathematical ability.
According to Bilgin, over 10,000 students participated in this year’s competition, with about 100 receiving scholarships and prizes. He stated that NTIC invests nearly N600 million annually in organising the event and providing scholarships.
In addition to academic excellence, he said that the event also celebrated the resilience, curiosity and ambition of the students.
Director of the National Mathematical Centre, Prof. Promise Mebine, represented by Associate Prof. Solomon Gbenga Ojo, described the collaboration with NTIC as a symbiotic partnership that enhances mathematics education nationwide.
“Mathematics is the queen of all sciences. Most students who excel in maths also perform well in other subjects and often represent Nigeria in international competitions like the International Mathematical Olympiad and the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad.”
Among the standout performers was Jammaldeen Mamman Tahir, a junior secondary student of Air Force Secondary School, Lagos, who earned a gold medal and scholarship.
Also speaking, ANMC Coordinator Erdal Yilmaz, said that the competition plays a vital role in discovering academic talents in Nigeria.
“These young minds represent the remarkable potential within our nation, and NTIC remains committed to offering opportunities that challenge and elevate students academically,” Yilmaz said.
, Education – THISDAYLIVE, April 23, 2025, 2:16 am
