Sean and Tarra Ajayi Foundation announces scholarships for top 20 Lagos students
By Emmanuel Kehinde, Ilorin
The Sean and Tarra Ajayi Foundation has announced plans to award scholarships to the top 20 secondary school students in Lagos. This initiative aims to support Nigerian youths in achieving their future goals by providing financial assistance for school fees, books, and materials.
The 20 prospective beneficiaries were selected out of 40 students who participated in an essay competition on the topic “How Education Benefits Nigerian Youth To Meet Future Goals.”
According to Sean Oluseun Ajayi, President and Founder of the Foundation, “The Foundation believes in the power of education. Education is a vital tool for reducing family problems and poverty. By investing in education, we can empower Nigerian youth to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.”
The scholarship will provide an annual school fee of ₦100,000 for each of the top 20 students, split into ₦50,000 for each of two terms. Additionally, the Foundation will provide further financial support for books and school materials.
The Sean and Tarra Ajayi Foundation has been investing in educational advancement for the past two years, focusing on assisting the less privileged. As Ajayi noted, “The Foundation currently supports 20 schools and 20 children, with plans to expand across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria, as well as across Africa. Its goal is to empower Nigerian youth to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress.”
A member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Queen Mother, Chief, Amb. Amina Temitope Ajayi, also known as “Mama Diaspora,” emphasized the importance of quality education in societal development. She said, “It takes a village to raise a child. I want all my people in the diaspora to return to their alma maters and give back to their communities for the development of Nigeria and Nigerians. There is goodness in helping people. This is a revolution. Let history remember us that once upon a time, we gave back to our communities part of the blessings God bestowed on us.”
