Transforming Africa's
Educational Future
Recognizing Excellence. Driving Educational Innovation.
Advancing Africa's Sustainable Future.
The New Education Standard Award Africa (NESA-Africa) is a landmark initiative dedicated to celebrating excellence, innovation, and impactful change in the African education sector. Rooted in the principles of social impact, sustainability, and continental development.
Our Mission & Vision
Driving educational transformation through strategic recognition and sustainable collaboration
🎯 Mission
To accelerate Africa's educational transformation through strategic recognition of excellence, digital innovation, and sustainable collaboration, aligning all activities with the global SDGs and African continental goals.
🌟 Vision (2035)
To be Africa's leading education award and change platform, mobilizing public-private investments, amplifying innovative educational models, and ensuring equitable access to quality learning—reaching every child and youth across Africa.
🌐 Our Journey
Conception
Originally conceived as the Stakeholders Education Standard Award
Rebranding
Evolved and rebranded as NESA-Africa after a decade of reflection
Launch
Inaugural edition launches on December 13, 2025
Hosted by SCEF
Under the stewardship of the Santos Creations Educational Foundation (SCEF), NESA-Africa is more than an award—it is a movement for educational justice, inclusion, equity, and development, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) and Africa Union Agenda 2063.
🌐 Strategic Alignment
Aligned with global and continental frameworks for sustainable development
✅ UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Gender Equality
Promote girls' education through award focus areas and scholarship programs.
Innovation & Infrastructure
Encourage STEM, EdTech, and vocational excellence.
Partnerships for the Goals
Leverage multi-sector partnerships for education financing and advocacy.
🌍 Africa Union Agenda 2063
Aspiration 1
A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Goal 2
Well-educated citizens and a skills revolution underpinned by science, technology, and innovation.
Goal 17
Full gender equality in all spheres of life—including education.
Goal 18
Engaged and empowered youth and children.
Why This Alignment Matters
Global Standards
Ensures our initiatives meet international benchmarks for educational development
Strategic Partnerships
Facilitates collaboration with international organizations and funding bodies
Continental Impact
Contributes to Africa's vision of educational transformation and sustainable development
📈 SMART Goals (2025–2035)
Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives for transforming African education
🎯 Specific
Recognize 100+ changemakers in education annually
Facilitate over $10 million in scholarships by 2027
Establish sustainable education hubs in 5 regions by 2029
Institutionalize awards in diaspora and bilateral partner territories
📊 Measurable
Reach 500,000+ digital engagements yearly
Empower 50,000+ learners through scholarships and CSR
Track 20% annual growth in nominations, votes, and partnerships
⚙️ Achievable
Establish NESA-Africa chapters in 54 African countries and 25 diaspora zones
Integrate AI for impact tracking and award evaluation
Launch multilingual voter and nominee platforms for inclusion
🧩 Relevant
Tied to SDG 4 and Agenda 2063 education priorities
Inclusive of marginalized groups, rural learners, women, and youth
Promotes education-led community transformation via local chapters
📅 Time-Bound
2025: Inaugural event and scholarship pilot
2026–2028: Continental rollout and program scaling
2029–2035: Consolidation into Africa's premier education sustainability hub
🗺️ Roadmap to 2035
Our strategic timeline for achieving continental educational transformation
Foundation Year
Inaugural event and scholarship pilot
First NESA-Africa awards
AGC wallet launch
Pilot scholarships
Regional Expansion
East & Southern Africa integration
Regional partnerships
Diaspora activation
CSR fund expansion
Technology Integration
AI-powered systems and certification
AI impact evaluation
Award certification system
Full Africa rotation
Continental Leadership
Premier education sustainability hub
Policy coalitions
1M learners reached
100K scholarships
1K awardees
🎯 2035 Success Targets
🏅 Award Structure
A comprehensive three-tier recognition system celebrating excellence at every level
Africa Icon Blue Garnet Award
🏆 LIFETIMELifetime Recognition
Non-competitive lifetime recognition for education trailblazers across Africa.
Eligibility:
Education leaders with 20+ years of transformative impact across Africa
Key Features:
Lifetime achievement recognition
Continental education trailblazers
Non-competitive selection
Prestigious blue garnet trophy
Legacy documentation
Mentorship opportunities
Blue Garnet & Gold Certificate Awards
🥇 COMPETITIVECompetitive Excellence
Competitive public and judge-reviewed awards across 8 categories and 101 subcategories.
Eligibility:
Individuals, organizations, and institutions making measurable educational impact
Key Features:
8 main categories
101 specialized subcategories
Public voting component
Expert judge evaluation
CSR & STEM focus
EdTech innovation recognition
Policy advocacy awards
Educational media excellence
Platinum Certificate of Recognition Awards
🏅 INSTITUTIONALInstitutional Honors
Non-competitive institutional honors for policy-makers, governments, global partners, and Education social Impact contributors achieving education for alls.
Eligibility:
Governments, international organizations, and major CSR contributors
Key Features:
Government recognition
Policy-maker honors
Global partner appreciation
Education social Impact contributors awards
Institutional partnerships
Diplomatic recognition
📚 Award Categories
Comprehensive coverage across 8 Blue Garnet categories and 101 Gold Certificates Sub Categories.
STEM Education
15 subcategories
EdTech Innovation
12 subcategories
Policy Advocacy
10 subcategories
Educational Media
8 subcategories
Community Impact
18 subcategories
Teacher Excellence
14 subcategories
Student Achievement
12 subcategories
Infrastructure Development
12 subcategories
Selection Process
Public Nomination
Community-driven nominations from across Africa and diaspora
Expert Review
Rigorous evaluation by education experts and industry leaders
Public Voting
Community engagement through AfriGoldCoin (AGC) voting system
📚 Social Impact Strategy
Comprehensive community engagement and sustainable development initiatives
🌱 Scholarships & AGC Voting
Every vote powers a child's education through the AfriGold Coin (AGC).
Key Features:
AGC-powered voting system
Direct scholarship funding
Transparent impact tracking
Community-driven selection
Sustainable funding model
🤝 Local Chapters
Community-run NESA chapters drive grassroots engagement, school rebuilding, teacher support, and data collection.
Key Features:
54 African countries coverage
25 diaspora zones
Grassroots engagement
School rebuilding projects
Teacher support programs
Local data collection
📡 NESA TV & It's In Me Radio
Broadcasting real-time education transformation and community voices across Africa.
Key Features:
Real-time education content
Community voice amplification
Pan-African broadcasting
Educational programming
Success story sharing
Policy advocacy platform
💡 Ambassadors & Diaspora Agents
Mobilizing diaspora and youth as changemakers, mentors, and funders.
Key Features:
Diaspora mobilization
Youth changemaker programs
Mentorship networks
Funding facilitation
Cross-border collaboration
Cultural bridge building
📘 EduAid-Africa Expo & Webinar Series
Creating policy spaces and learning exchanges across 54+ countries.
Key Features:
Policy dialogue forums
Learning exchanges
Continental networking
Best practice sharing
Innovation showcases
Partnership facilitation
📊 Impact Targets
Measurable outcomes driving educational transformation
🏘️ Community Programs
Direct intervention programs creating lasting change in communities
School Rebuilding Initiative
Reconstructing and modernizing educational infrastructure
Teacher Excellence Program
Professional development and support for educators
Digital Literacy Campaign
Bridging the digital divide in rural communities
Girls Education Initiative
Promoting gender equality in education access
Join Our Impact Movement
Every contribution, vote, and participation creates ripple effects of positive change across African communities. Together, we're building a sustainable future for education.
🗺️ Roadmap to 2035
Our strategic journey towards becoming Africa's premier education transformation platform
Foundation & Launch
First NESA-Africa awards, AGC wallet launch, and pilot scholarships
Key Milestones:
Inaugural NESA-Africa Awards Ceremony (December 13)
AfriGoldCoin (AGC) wallet platform launch
Pilot scholarship program initiation
Nigeria Local Chapter establishment
First 100+ changemakers recognized
Initial CSR partnerships secured
Regional Expansion
East & Southern Africa integration; diaspora partner activation
Key Milestones:
East Africa regional chapter launch
Southern Africa integration
Diaspora partner network activation
NESA TV broadcasting expansion
Multi-country scholarship programs
Regional policy advocacy initiatives
Continental Scaling
Full Africa-wide hosting rotation begins; CSR fund expands
Key Milestones:
Africa-wide hosting rotation system
Major CSR fund expansion ($10M target)
West & Central Africa integration
Advanced scholarship distribution
Continental policy coalitions
Enhanced digital engagement platforms
Technology Integration
AI-powered impact evaluation and award certification system
Key Milestones:
AI-powered impact tracking system
Automated award certification platform
Advanced analytics dashboard
Blockchain-based transparency
Smart contract scholarship distribution
Predictive impact modeling
Policy Leadership
NESA-led policy coalitions on funding, STEM, and early childhood
Key Milestones:
Continental education policy coalitions
STEM education advocacy programs
Early childhood development initiatives
Government partnership frameworks
International funding mechanisms
Research and development hubs
Continental Leadership
1 million learners reached; 100,000 scholarships issued; 1,000 awardees recognized continentally
Key Milestones:
1 million learners reached milestone
100,000 scholarships distributed
1,000+ continental awardees
Premier education sustainability hub
Global recognition and partnerships
Legacy foundation establishment
🎯 2035 Vision Achieved
By 2035, NESA-Africa will be the continent's leading education transformation platform, having created lasting impact across all 54 African countries and beyond.
📊 Progress Tracking
Every milestone is measured, tracked, and celebrated with our community
Real-time Analytics
Live tracking of impact metrics and community engagement
Milestone Celebrations
Community recognition of achievements and progress
Community Updates
Regular progress reports and success story sharing
🙌 Transform Africa's
Educational Future
Be part of the continental movement that's recognizing excellence, driving innovation, and creating sustainable change in African education. Every action you take creates ripple effects of positive impact.
Choose Your Impact Path
Multiple ways to contribute to Africa's educational transformation
Our Collective Vision
"By 2035, every child and youth across Africa will have access to quality education, supported by a continental network of changemakers, innovators, and champions who believe in the transformative power of learning."
📬 Get In Touch
Ready to join the movement? Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities
Phone
+234 805 667 7770
Address
19 Godwin Okigbo Street, Marsha Kilo, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Host
Santos Creations Educational Foundation (SCEF)