Three Nigerian students who emerged global winners at the 2025 TeenEagle finals have been awarded full educational scholarships by the Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF), marking a significant investment in female education and youth empowerment.

The recipients—Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Mohammed Fema, and Khadija Kashim Kalli—were celebrated for their outstanding academic performance at the international competition. In recognition of their excellence, the AAF has committed to funding their education from the remainder of secondary school through university.

According to a letter from the foundation to the beneficiaries, the scholarship covers all educational expenses up to the completion of their university studies, irrespective of the institution they choose to attend.

The Atiku Abubakar Foundation, founded by Nigeria’s former Vice President, has maintained a consistent focus on education, with a particular emphasis on expanding access for girls and disadvantaged communities.

“This is more than just a reward for academic achievement,” the foundation said in its communication. “It is a reaffirmation of our belief in the transformative power of education, and a commitment to supporting young Nigerians—especially girls—who are working hard to realise their dreams.”

The scholarship follows the foundation’s broader efforts to bridge educational inequality in Nigeria. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has frequently championed girl-child education as a strategic tool for national development.

“When you invest in the education of a girl child, you are invariably investing in the education of a prospective family and community,” Atiku said in reaffirming his commitment to the cause.

The TeenEagle Global finals are a prestigious academic competition that brings together young students from around the world to compete in various knowledge-based and intellectual tasks. The victory of the Nigerian team was widely celebrated as a national achievement.

With the latest support from the Atiku Abubakar Foundation, the three girls are expected to continue their academic journeys without financial obstacles, further positioning them as role models for young people across the country.