A LEADING legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola has announced a scholarship scheme for indigent but exceptionally brilliant students aspiring to attend the institution.

The scheme, which is open to all Nigerian students with at least six distinctions, will afford them the opportunity of being trained in the elitist institution.

Speaking to The Guardian, Babalola said there were many brilliant students in the country who aspire to attend a top rated university like ABUAD, but their parents are financially handicapped to pay the fees.

“I want to assist them and ensure they are trained alongside other children in the school. I cannot forget my past, I gained admission to attend secondary school at Christ School, Ado Ekiti, but my parents could not afford the school fees. I know we still have many brilliant young boys and girls in that category and we can’t allow them to be frustrated. We would assist them to realize their dreams,” he said.

Babalola, whose philanthropic gestures have been widely acknowledged, said the scholarship was an extension of his annual award scheme instituted to reward students and staff of the institution. At the end of 2012/2013 academic session, N28.5 million was given to 264 students and staff of the school.

Interested students can visit the school website www.abuad.edu.ng before registration closes on June 21, this year.