African Technology & Innovation Institutes (ATII), a knowledge transfer and technology innovation hub, awarded scholarships to ten students from Bridge International Academy in Lagos.
Through its Junior Scholars Programme, which is run in collaboration with the Lumina Educational and Empowerment Foundation (Lumina), the scholarship will cover the educational needs of the benefiting students from primary school to university.
The Junior Scholars Programme, a subset of ATII’s Innovation, Leaders, Fellowship & Scholars Programme, aims to support underprivileged and low-income students aged 3-12 years by providing scholarships through partnerships with other organisations. In addition to the scholarship, ATII offers STEM-based back-to-school kits and additional Science, Technology, and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) materials to spark their desire for education and to contribute to their communities in STEM-related fields.
In her congratulatory message, the Founder of ATII, Prof. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua represented by Mr Sunday Awolowo, ATII’s Programs Manager, praised the students for their “outstanding academic excellence” and their “resolve to continue to improve in their academic pursuits, especially in the STEM fields.”
“We hope that the scholarships will continue to encourage you to do great work to pursue STEM,” Prof. Ekeng-Itua said. “We hope one day in the future you all will be inspired to be an Engineer, a technologist, a mathematician or scientist.”
The ATII Junior Scholars Program is designed to encourage and support students who are interested in pursuing careers in these fields.
Mrs Ezinne Tochie-Asogwa, Manager of Academics at Bridge International Academy, expressed her appreciation to ATII for the generous gesture.
“On behalf of the management and staff of Bridge International Academy, we appreciate the kind gesture of ATII.
“ATII is passionate about the next generation of leaders and individuals who will change the world, pursuing its mission to promote African and Indigenous Technologies, while supporting human capital development in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The ATII scholarships will provide financial assistance to the students as they continue their education in STEM fields. The program will also provide mentorship and support from ATII professionals.”