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AFSN Girls Rise Scholarship – Applications Now Open!

Application Period: 18th February – 18th March 2026

The AFSN Girls Rise Scholarship is an initiative of the African Foundation Scholars Network (AFSN), supported by the Mark Family in Europe. It aims to empower girls from financially challenged backgrounds in Bor Town, South Sudan, helping them complete their final year of secondary school and achieve their academic potential.

🎓 Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive:
✅ Full coverage of third-term tuition fees
✅ Academic support and mentorship through AFSN
✅ Guidance during the final stage of secondary education
✅ Follow-up support from AFSN and partner institutions

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

1-Be a female student (girl)

2-Be in Senior Four

3-Be currently studying in Bor Town, South Sudan

4-Come from a financially disadvantaged background

5-Show academic commitment and potential

6-Be willing to participate in AFSN mentorship activities

Special consideration:

1-Girls with disabilities

2-Students facing severe financial hardship

The scholarship is open to all Senior Four girls in Bor Town, regardless of their school.

📌 How to Apply

Parents, guardians, and community members are encouraged to help eligible girls prepare their documents and submit their applications between 18th February and 18th March 2026.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR-z3fHPDrSH7dzQ6E40GrYIZZ5W3VUQmlcKORVcP2GSUdeg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Together, we help girls rise, learn, and lead.

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