The 300 South Sudanese students who studied at the Juba-based branch of Kampala University, but were denied graduation, are now having their academic credentials conferred to them, according to reports.
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Morocco’s govt rejects 93 S. Sudanese scholarship nominees
The Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation has rejected the nomination of 93 South Sudanese students for the 2023/2024 scholarship over what it describes as ineligibility due to the seniority of their certificates, according to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology.
In a letter dated November 14, the Director of the Ministry said only seven students with certificates of 2022 or its equivalent got admitted to Morocco’s public Universities.
Dr. Justo Wani Jada said that the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation expressed willingness to receive new applications from students who obtained High School Certificates for 2022/2023 or its equivalent.
On this note, the Ministry of Higher Education has advertised the undergraduate scholarship.
It invites South Sudanese students who meet the requirements including a 2022/2023 secondary school certificate, a valid copy of passport, and medical fitness to apply.
However, applicants are required to pay 4000 pounds for the application form and administration fee.
President Sisi relaxes admission restrictions for S. Sudanese students
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has relaxed education policy on South Sudanese students that discourages admission of 18-year-old students to universities. Continue reading President Sisi relaxes admission restrictions for S. Sudanese students
Ruweng uses oil money to send 15 students for studies in India
The Chief Administrator of oil rich Ruweng area says his government is annually awarding scholarships to 15 students to study abroad while recruiting qualified primary and secondary school teachers using the oil revenue share. Continue reading Ruweng uses oil money to send 15 students for studies in India
Education Ministry records rising number of school dropouts
The Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction Martin Tako said the institution has recorded an increasing number of school dropouts from 2.2 percent to 2.8 percent in the last three years.
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Cabinet urged to act on illegal checkpoints taxing govt, aid convoys in Unity State
The national cabinet has deliberated on concerns raised by the Minister of General Education and Instruction about the presence of many checkpoints along major roads and waterways in Unity State. Continue reading Cabinet urged to act on illegal checkpoints taxing govt, aid convoys in Unity State
Awut to table a memo on recovering school lands
The Council of Ministers has tasked the Minister of General Education and Instruction to present a memo on recovering school lands encroached upon across the country. Continue reading Awut to table a memo on recovering school lands
Jonglei teachers give govt 72 hours to pay 4 months’ salary
430 primary and secondary school teachers in Jonglei State on Friday gave the national government a 72-hour ultimatum to pay their four months’ salary arears or they will go on strike. Continue reading Jonglei teachers give govt 72 hours to pay 4 months’ salary
Over 400,000 schoolgirls to pocket GESS cash assistance
Over 400,000 schoolgirls will receive cash transfers across the country starting on Monday, the Ministry of General Education and Instruction announced, while warning teachers against swindling the fund. Continue reading Over 400,000 schoolgirls to pocket GESS cash assistance
Poem: Forced Marriage – To Be Forced into Arranged Marriage
A South Sudanese secondary school student in Lakes State has composed a powerful poem against forced and early marriage, during the commemorated the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment Day of Action (PSEAH). Continue reading Poem: Forced Marriage – To Be Forced into Arranged Marriage