Introduction
The Bursary Awards and Scholarship Programme of Mama Nnanna Foundation helps students who come from poor backgrounds and struggle to pay for school. This programme steps in to ease that burden, giving them the support they need to stay in school and keep moving forward. By providing them with financial assistance and educational support, the Foundation helps them remain in school, complete their studies, and build a better future.
What the Programme Does
This programme provides bursaries to students in higher institutions such as universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The bursary is usually given as a lump sum to support tuition fees and other academic expenses. In addition, the Foundation offers scholarships to secondary school students who have demonstrated strong academic performance.
The programme also supports students by covering the cost of major examinations such as WAEC, NECO, and JAMB. This helps make sure that students who deserve an education are not stopped because of money problems. With this support, the Foundation gives more students a chance to learn and grow, while also encouraging academic excellence.
Who It Supports
The programme supports indigent students who are committed to their education but lack the financial resources to continue. It focuses on students from low-income households, especially those in rural and underserved communities.
Secondary school students with outstanding academic performance are also considered for scholarships, particularly those at risk of dropping out. Both male and female students are supported to create equal opportunities for all.
How It Works
The process starts by finding students who may need help through applications, community referrals, and outreach efforts. Those who apply are asked to show proof that they are truly students, such as a school ID card or records of past school fee payments.
Each application is reviewed to make sure help goes to students who truly need it. Once selected, students receive financial support directly to help them pay their school fees and cover other important expenses. The Foundation handles every step in a way that is clear, fair, and easy.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the bursary, applicants must be enrolled in a recognised higher institution in Nigeria. They must demonstrate financial need and provide valid proof of their academic status.
For scholarships, students must show strong academic performance and provide proof from their teachers or school records. The Foundation gives priority to those who are serious about their studies and truly deserve the support, so that the help goes to students who will make the most of it.
Impact and Importance
The Bursary Awards and Scholarship Programme helps make access to education easier for students who struggle with the cost of school fees and educational materials. It supports learners at different stages, giving them a real chance to grow, move forward, and build a better future.
Students in this programme no longer have to worry all the time about how to pay their fees, and can give more attention to their studies. As they move forward, many begin to believe in themselves again and finish their education. In the long run, the help they receive does not stop with them alone—it reaches their families and improves their communities.
