The South Bougainville District Development Authority (DDA) Board will increase funding for the South Bougainville School Fee Assistance Program from K1.2 million to K1.5 million.
The decision was reached on Monday 24th of February when the South Bougainville DDA Board Members sat for its first formal meeting for the year 2025.
The SBDDA Board’s commitment towards the South Bougainville School Fee Assistance Program is to ensure that students in South Bougainville receive the education they deserve.
With over 500 students currently pursuing higher education in tertiary institutions in the country, the SBDDA recognizes the growing need for additional support.
The increase in funding will enable the program to assist all eligible students, significantly alleviating the financial burden on families and facilitating access to higher education for all.
The chairman of the DDA Board and member for South Bougainville, Timothy Masiu stated, “Investing in education is vital for the development of our community.”
“By increasing the funding for the School Fee Assistance Program, we are making a substantial investment in the future leaders of South Bougainville.
“We must ensure that financial constraints do not hinder students from achieving their dreams, ” he said
