South Sudanese Students to Face Scholarship Travel Delay
Four students currently lack the funds to cover their airfare for upcoming scholarship programs in Morocco.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Scholarships
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Four South Sudanese students are at risk of missing their travel dates to Morocco for education as they struggle to secure airfare. The students are part of a larger cohort of 105 individuals scheduled to travel between October 16 and October 23, 2026.
Why it matters
The students face potential loss of their scholarship opportunities due to financial difficulties that prevent them from raising the required funds. Under the current arrangement, the responsibility for paying airfare falls on the students' parents or guardians.
Each individual air ticket to Morocco costs 670 US dollars. This travel arrangement involves a total of 105 students flying in three separate groups.
The players
Mabior Malual
He is one of the South Sudanese students currently at risk of losing his scholarship due to a lack of travel funds.
Iman Yaseen Umar Abdulkadir
She is a student affected by the financial barrier preventing her from traveling to Morocco for her studies.
Abuk Mayik Hussein
He is one of the students identified as needing financial assistance to cover the cost of airfare to his scholarship destination.
The details
Mabior Malual, Iman Yaseen Umar Abdulkadir, and Abuk Mayik Hussein are among the four students currently unable to afford the travel costs. Airfare payments for the cohorts are being processed through an EgyptAir booking system.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: The first group of students is scheduled to depart for Morocco.
October 19, 2026: The second group of students is scheduled to depart for Morocco.
October 23, 2026: The final group of students is scheduled to depart for Morocco.
Culture Shift
This situation highlights the ongoing challenges of international education access when family-funded models hit economic barriers. It reflects a pattern set by the historical reliance on parental funding in South Sudanese educational exchange programs.
For students and families navigating international scholarship programs, this situation highlights the critical need to secure travel financing well in advance of departure dates. It serves as a reminder to account for mandatory travel costs beyond tuition when evaluating educational opportunities abroad.
The takeaway
Financial readiness is a vital component of accepting international scholarship offers that do not cover travel expenses. Students and guardians should proactively verify funding requirements to avoid jeopardizing long-term educational goals.
Further reading
Learn more about the challenges of accessing international education funding on our Scholarships page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eye Radio.
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