774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (YONSPA) is an annual competition that aims to inspire Nigerian secondary school students to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
The 774 YONSPA is a Nigerian Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology program. It covers all 774 local governments in Nigeria’s 36 states and the federal level.
Students compete in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
The program’s goal is to encourage students to study science and pursue STEM careers.
The ministry is working to advance STEM education in Nigeria by promoting the teaching of science subjects in local languages.
