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Secondary, JSS3 to SS3Girls in STEM bursary
Full school fees, books, uniform and exam fees for girls who are good at science and maths and whose families are struggling to keep them in school. Paid straight to the school, every term, until SS3.
Every cost, named.
| Item | Amount | How it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| School fees | Up to ₦120,000 a year | Paid to the school account at the start of each term |
| Books and lab kit | ₦30,000 a year | Bought from the school list, delivered to the scholar |
| Uniform and shoes | ₦15,000 a year | Two sets each September |
| Final exam fees | Up to ₦30,000 once | Paid in SS3 for the senior school certificate and entrance exams |
| Saturday clinic | Free | Maths and physics practice with university mentors, Barnawa hub |
Example amounts for the 2027 cycle.
You fit if you can tick these.
Not sure about one of them? Ask before you rule yourself out. About one in ten awards go to applicants with an unusual situation we were able to work with.
Use the one minute check- Girls in JSS3, SS1 or SS2 at a public or low fee private school
- Living in Kaduna State, or from Kaduna State
- Latest average of 60% or above, with strong maths or science
- Household income under ₦250,000 a month, all earners together
- Not already on a full scholarship from another body
Four steps, all trackable.
Every step shows in the tracker the day it moves. Interviews and tests are on Saturdays, close to home, and travel money is paid on the day.
Open the trackerApply online or on paper
A head teacher letter is required, so start early.
Aptitude test
One hour of maths, science and English at JSS3 level.
Home and school visit
A programme officer meets the family and a teacher.
Panel interview
Twenty minutes, with a parent or guardian present.
The record.
Example figures for this demo.
My mother no longer chooses between my fees and my brothers’ fees. I sit at the front now.Rahila, SS2, example scholar
Scholars at work.
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Can boys apply for this bursary
No. Boys in secondary school can join the Saturday clinic for free and apply for the undergraduate award after SS3. Boys who are ready for a trade can apply for the skills grant.
What if my school charges more than ₦120,000
We pay up to the limit and the school is told in writing. Some partner schools waive the difference for our scholars. Ask us before you apply.
Does the bursary continue if I change school
Yes, if the new school is in Kaduna State and the head teacher confirms your place. Tell us within two weeks of moving.
What happens if my grades drop
We look at the reason first. A scholar whose average falls below 55% gets extra tutoring for one term before any review. Nobody loses the bursary for one bad term.
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See detailsApply for the Girls in STEM bursary.
Applications close on 15 January 2027 at midnight. Early applicants are tested first.