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A school fee paid. An exam within reach. A mentor who shows up. A skill that opens a door.

We help children and young people move beyond the barriers in their way — through education, guidance and practical opportunity.

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Rooted in Lagos, Nigeria Since 2017

Children learning together in a classroom Small acts. Lasting possibilities.

Potential is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.

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Different needs.
The same belief in possibility.

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WAEC, NECO & JAMB Scholarships 01

Access to Education

WAEC, NECO & JAMB Scholarships

Ensuring financial hardship never ends an ambitious student’s academic journey.

Who this supports

Senior Secondary School (SS3) Students & Out-of-school Youth

What this program provides: WAEC, NECO & JAMB Scholarships
In many low-income Nigerian families, the cost of registering for senior school certificate exams (WAEC and NECO) is an insurmountable financial hurdle that forces bright students to drop out at the finish line. Shela Quest Foundation steps in to identify such students, clear their registration dues directly with accredited centres  and school, and sponsor their JAMB university entrance examinations.
  • Full coverage of WAEC & NECO exam registration fees
  • JAMB (UTME) registration and CBT practice support
  • Provision of online past questions
  • Continuous university admission guidance & mentoring

Indicative support cost ₦35,000 / student

Fundraising target ₦3,500,000

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Tuition & Fee Relief

School Tuition Sponsorship

Keeping vulnerable students enrolled by covering the school fees that would otherwise push them out of the classroom.

Who this supports

Children at Risk of Dropping Out Over Unpaid School Fees

What this program provides: School Tuition Sponsorship
Started in 2017 as the inaugural initiative of Shela Quest Foundation, the School Tuition Sponsorship programme pays tuition and mandatory school levies directly to partner schools before every new academic term, so no sponsored child is turned away or sent home over unpaid fees.
  • Full tuition and mandatory school levies paid directly to partner schools
  • Priority support for students at risk of being sent home over unpaid fees
  • Renewed each term based on continued enrollment and academic standing
  • Covers primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary students

Indicative support cost ₦15,000 / term

Fundraising target ₦1,500,000

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Guidance & Leadership

Mentorship & Child Guidance Circle

Inspiring young minds through positive role modeling, life skills, and emotional care.

Who this supports

Primary & Secondary School Children across Lagos Communities

What this program provides: Mentorship & Child Guidance Circle
Every child needs a champion. Through structured monthly mentorship sessions, our volunteers serve as role models who listen, inspire, teach emotional resilience, and help children navigate societal pressures in high-density urban environments.
  • One-on-one mentor matching with trained young professionals
  • Career exploration days and guest inspirational speakers
  • Anti-bullying, self-esteem, and personal safety workshops
  • Reading clubs and book donation exchanges
  • Annual Youth Leadership & Talent Exhibition

Indicative support cost ₦10,000 / mentee

Fundraising target ₦850,000

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Livelihood & Future

Skill Development & Digital Literacy

Equipping teenagers and young women with hands-on, marketable skills for self-reliance.

Who this supports

Underprivileged Teens, Drop-outs & Young Women in Lagos

What this program provides: Skill Development & Digital Literacy
Education extends beyond classroom walls. Our Vocational Skills & Digital Literacy curriculum empowers young people with real-world abilities that allow them to earn income, support their schooling, and develop confidence. Mentors teach practical craftsmanship alongside foundational computer skills.
  • Tailoring, fashion design and fabric crafting workshops
  • Computer fundamentals, typing, and digital tools literacy
  • Financial literacy, budgeting, and micro-business fundamentals
  • Mentorship from experienced artisans and industry professionals
  • Starter toolkits for top graduates to begin practice

Indicative support cost ₦75,000 / trainee kit

Fundraising target ₦1,800,000

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