Education Nigeria Project #55525

Project 100 for 20 Scholarship Campaign

by African Girls in Science and Technology Initiative a.k.a Afro-Tech Girls

Project Report | Aug 23, 2024
GlobalGiving Report: AfroTech Project 100 for 20

By Emi Opaluwa | Project Leader

Project Overview

The Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 20 was launched with the aim of supporting female STEM undergraduates across Nigeria. Recognizing the financial and societal challenges these young women face, the project raised $5,000, which was disbursed to 20 deserving female students. Each recipient was a high-performing student with limited financial resources, enabling them to continue their studies in a field often dominated by men.

Impact and Success

This initiative is a continuation of the Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 10, which in 2021 provided scholarships to 16 girls across Nigeria. Building on that success, this year’s project expanded its reach to 20 students in universities and polytechnics. The financial support not only eased the burden of their educational expenses but also empowered these young women to pursue their dreams in STEM, challenging societal norms that often restrict them from engaging in rigorous academic and professional careers.

Stories of Change

One of our recipients, Sajida, a mother and a student of Microbiology, shared how the scholarship has significantly reduced the financial strain on her family. With the funds, she could purchase the necessary textbooks and a laptop, essential tools for her coursework. Sajida’s story is just one example of how the Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 20 is making a tangible difference in the lives of these young women.

Activities Since the Last Report

Since our last report, we have successfully identified and disbursed funds to the 20 recipients, ensuring that each one met the criteria of being a high-performing student with financial need. The selection process involved a thorough review of academic records and personal statements, allowing us to choose students who are not only excelling academically but also have a strong desire to continue their education in STEM despite the obstacles.

Conclusion

The Afro-Tech Girls Project 100 for 20 has continued to build on our mission of increasing the pipeline of female STEM graduates in Nigeria. By providing financial support to these 20 students, we are helping to create a future where more women can thrive in STEM fields, ultimately contributing to the economic and technological advancement of Nigeria.

Thank You

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our donors and partners for their continued support in making this project a success. Your contributions are changing lives and helping to shape the future of STEM in Nigeria.

Below are some high-resolution images of the beneficiaries

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Feb 26, 2024
Project 100 for 20 Report

By Ruth Ekwere | Project Manager

Oct 13, 2023
Project 100 for 20 report

By Ruth Ekwere | Project Manager

International Day of The Girl Child

We reached our goals! Thanks to your immense support and contribution to project 100 for 20. We achieved this great feat through your unflinching faith in our goals.

We set out with a goal to raise $5,000 (2,000,000 naira as at the inception of the project) for female students pursuing STEM careers. So far, we have been able to raise $993 through our fundraising activity on GlobalGiving. Through other fundraising activities, we have been able to raise additional $1580 through other channels

We set a deadline for the fundraising campaign to be on the 1st of October and we raised a total of $2573 (2,333,763 estimated naira equivalent as at the date of this report) at the deadline. Please note that the disparity in the dollar equivalent is due to the increasing exchange rate.

Our next step is to put out a call for applications to female undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees and select the most deserving girls who will benefit from the scholarship opportunity.

We continue to put in effort toward empowering more women and girls in STEM fields. This year, we continued our partnership with IHS Towers to train and equip 50 women with STEM skills such as Data Visualisation and Project Management. Our objective is to upskill participants to help them secure better employment and earn more from their current employment as certified scrum masters. We also continued our partnership with Nigerian Breweries to provide a one year internship placement for 20 recent graduates.

To celebrate the international day of the girl child, we partnered with Spurt to organise an online event tagged ‘How are we empowering girls for the digital generation?’ We look to enlighten more ladies on how to harness digital technology.

We are more than grateful for your support of Project 100 for 20. We look forward to the impact this project will have in the lives of the beneficiaries.

Cheers to greater impact!

Thank you.

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