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Human Capital Development: Student Financing Through Scholarship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Human capital development through scholarships and student financing is a panacea for sustainable development, reducing educational inequality, and enhancing national and global economic growth. This chapter examines the theoretical and practical foundations of student financing, drawing on Human Capital Theory, the Capability Approach, and Development Theory to illustrate how financial support enhances access, academic performance, retention, and social mobility. Different financing mechanisms, including scholarships, grants, bursaries, student loans, and mixed models, are analysed, with atte…
