# Kogi State student bursary and education initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kogi-state-student-bursary-and-education-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-28T03:39:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Kogi State Government launched a N646.8 million bursary program to support over 20,000 students of Kogi origin enrolled in tertiary institutions. The initiative, flagged off by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, was designed to ease the financial burden of education on households. As the program progressed, officials confirmed the disbursement would cover students both within the state and in institutions outside the state. Under the arrangement, medical students receive N75,000, while those in other courses receive N30,000. In conjunction with these financial measures, the state has also focused on medical education infrastructure. This includes the inspection of new facilities at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital in Okene, featuring upgraded medical student hostels and doctors’ quarters equipped with solar power and internet connectivity. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Kogi State approves N646.8m for student bursaries and expands medical facilities Kogi State has approved N646.8 million for student bursaries, increasing undergraduate and medical allowances, while also expanding medical education facilities at CUSTECH Teaching Hospital. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kogi-state-approves-n6468m-for-student-bursaries-and-expands-medical-facilities ### 2026-09-24: Kogi State begins N646.8m bursary disbursement to 20,356 students Kogi State has commenced the disbursement of N646.8 million in bursary allowances to 20,356 students to support tertiary education and ease financial burdens on families. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kogi-state-begins-n6468m-bursary-disbursement-to-20356-students --- Cite as: Kogi State student bursary and education initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kogi-state-student-bursary-and-education-initiatives