Yei River County authorities in Central Equatoria State offered scholarships to 20 primary and secondary students to promote girl-child education.
Commissioner Juma David Augustine said the county is sponsoring disadvantaged girls to increase women affirmative action, Easter Radio reported.
Mr Juma outlined that the qualification for the scholarship is based on leadership skills and needy families.
The scholarship covered students from Tore, Otogo and Lasu Payams.