The Enugu State Government has awarded scholarships to 300 indigenes of the state who are in their 200 level in universities in Nigeria.

TheCommissioner for Education, Professor Uche Ezeh told journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting the successful undergraduates wereselected from among2,704 persons whoscored above the state and senatorial cut-off marks and were already in 200 level.

He said the undergraduates in science and technology, agriculture medical science, environmental science mathematics and special education disciplines.

Ezehnoted that other beneficiaries included physically challenged persons who were not judged based on their score.

The scholarship which is worth N30 million and will commence in September during the 2017/2018 academic year. (Channels TV)