Envoy Adut Salva Kiir pose for a photo alongside Minister Dr Kuyok Obol Kuyok and other officials|Courtesy

The Senior Presidential Envoy on Special Programs has announced 1,300 scholarships for orphans and children from disadvantaged families across South Sudan.

The announcement was made during a meeting on Monday with the Minister of General Education, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, aimed at strengthening special education programs nationwide.

The Senior Presidential Envoy said the scholarships are being provided under the directive of President Salva Kiir Mayardit and will be distributed across all states and administrative areas, with 100 students representing each area to ensure equitable national coverage.

Discussions during the meeting focused on expanding access to education for vulnerable children and improving inclusive learning opportunities as part of the government’s commitment to equitable education.

The initiative is expected to improve access to quality education for orphans and disadvantaged children, while reinforcing education as a key pillar for national development.