REMEMBER NIGER PRIORITIES

1. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Evangelical Church of Niger strives to provide quality educational opportunities that are accessible to girls and boys, rich and poor, Muslims and Christians. In order to reach this goal a student scholarship fund has been created for school fees and costs, which include books and classroom supplies, room and board (for boarding students), and medical and hygiene care.

There are two different ways in which these funds are used. First, the fees and costs are wholly or partially covered for students who are orphaned or abandoned, come from a disadvantaged family, or are students of evangelists. Second, funds are used to defray the operating costs of schools because of the discrepancy between the cost of tuition charged for all students and the "real cost" of educating a child in Niger. The reality of the economic situation in Niger is such that the majority of families are unable to afford the actual cost. Thus, tuition and schooling costs are subsidized in order to make it possible for all students to attend.

Student Scholarships (1 student) = $120

2. TEACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

The leaders of the Evangelical Church of Niger endeavor to train teachers who are excited and prepared to teach and establish institutions where Christian truths and values are taught and modeled, as well as model an effective and transformative educational program for Niger. In order to accomplish these goals it is necessary to send current and aspiring teachers for further training. In a predominately Islamic country where there is already a lack of qualified teachers it is challenging to find enough Christian teachers to meet the demand at new and existing schools. Therefore, as schools are built it is necessary to train more teachers.

Teacher Training Scholarships (1 teacher) = $4000

3. CONSTRUCTING & EQUIPPING SCHOOLS

Generally, local leaders start new schools with a pre-school and kindergarten and then add a class each year until 6th grade. While these schools often begin in existing Church and community buildings, space runs out quickly and within a few years new buildings must be constructed. The construction is completed in two phases with each phase consisting of a three classroom block. Once the classrooms have been completed they must be equipped with desks, chalkboards, shelves, computers and supplies.

School Building (3 classrooms) = $30,000