By Kelvin Obambon
No fewer than 552 students selected across 10 secondary schools in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State have benefitted from the Teacher Esien Ita Itam 2024 scholarship awards.
The scholarship was announced in a statement released by the foundation, dated 22 October, 2024 and signed by Ekpenyong Esien Ita (Jnr) for Board of Trustees. According to the statement, the award covers, tuition fees, book allowance, WAEC fees, and boarding fees.
The latest scholarship commemorates 10 years of the Teacher Esien Ita Itam Education Trust Fund that has been empowering indigent students. Established in 2014, the Trust Fund, proudly marks a decade of commitment to educational support in the Southern Senatorial District.
“Founded by the late Barr. Mrs Temitope Ekpenyong Ita in honour of her father in-law, the foundation has awarded scholarships to 552 deserving student across ten beneficiary schools. The foundation’s mission Is to provide educational opportunities to indigent students, recognising that education is key to success.
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“This year, the beneficiaries include students from: Hope Waddell Training institution; Saint Patrick’s college West African People’s Institute; Mary Slessor Academy, Government Secondary School, Creek Town (6 recipient); Government Secondary School, Adiabo (6 recipient) Edgerly Memorial Girl’s Secondary School; Holy Child Secondary School and Ouke Town Secondary School Government Technical College, Efut Ibonda.
“Five students from each school, with six from Creek Town and Adiabo, benefited from this year’s program. Additionally, student from Creek Town and Ibonda have received book allowance.
“The foundation therefore urged the beneficiaries to make the most of this privilege and opportunity, as “Education is the cornerstone of success, and every child deserves access quality education, regardless of their financial background.”
“The Teacher Esien Itam Scholarship Foundation remains steadfast in its mission, in inspiring and empowering future generations to reach their full potential,” the statement reads.
