A total of 227 students have secured financial support under the Wau-Waria District Tertiary Students Scholarship (WWDTSS) for 2025, with K869,695 allocated to cover tuition fees. The district administration received 298 applications—204 from new students and 94 from continuing students. After the screening process on February 3-4, the final number of recipients was 133 new intakes and 94 continuing students. Wau-Waria MP Marsh Narewec assured that payments are being processed, with BSP transactions completed, while payments to other banks will follow next week. “This scholarship is an important investment in our students’ futures. We are committed to supporting them in achieving their academic goals,” Narewec said. However, the process encountered several challenges, including technical issues with online applications, misplaced documents, and network disruptions that prevented some students from submitting their applications. Additionally, the number of continuing students who applied was lower than anticipated. The district administration is currently finalizing institution letters and bank receipts for student registration. Schools in Lae will receive theirs today, while those outside Lae will receive them on Monday.