Education Support programme

Introduction

The Education Support Programme, established by Dr. David Olofu, a former Commissioner for Finance in Benue State, Nigeria, is a transformative initiative aimed at supporting Idoma students in tertiary institutions who face financial challenges. This programme is created to alleviate the educational burdens of underprivileged students in the Benue South Senatorial District, ensuring they have access to quality education. Through targeted financial assistance, the initiative seeks to empower students to pursue their academic dreams and create lasting impacts in their communities.

Aim and Objectives

•⁠ ⁠To increase access to education by providing financial assistance to low-income families, ensuring they have access to quality education in the Benue State Senatorial District.
•⁠ ⁠To ensure that students, including those with special needs, from financially disadvantaged backgrounds have the necessary financial resources for their educational pursuits.
•⁠ ⁠To create sustainable funding solutions that continuously support educational initiatives and drive long-term improvements, ensuring students have opportunities for academic success.
•⁠ ⁠To implement initiatives aimed at reducing the school dropout rate and encouraging students to complete their education in the Benue South Senatorial District.

Mission Statement

•⁠ ⁠To provide equitable access to quality education for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede their academic success.
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Beneficiaries of Indigent Student Scholarship:

Region:

Benue South Senatorial District: Ado, Agatu, Apa, Otukpo, Ohimini, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo, and Obi.

Categories of Students:

a. Orphans
b. People with special needs (disabilities)
c. People in dire need.

Distribution Percentages:

a. Orphans – 30%
b. People with special needs (disabilities) – 20%
c. People in dire need – 50%
Total – 100%

Categorization of Institutions:

The following categories of institutions are eligible:
a. Public Universities in Nigeria
b. Public Polytechnics in Nigeria
c. Public Colleges of Education

Allocation Percentages for Institutions:

a. Universities – 50%
b. Polytechnics – 30%
c. Colleges of Education – 20%
Total – 100%