The Sega Girls School targets most vulnerable and needy girls, with priority given to those who are: Orphaned At risk or affected by HIV/AIDS At risk of falling into exploitative labor conditions Physically disabled Eligibility for the Sega Girls School, Non-Formal Education Day Program  (for those who had formerly dropped out of school) Completed 5th grade Demonstrate compelling cause for dropping out and inability to return Strong commitment to returning to school Demonstrate potential to make a positive impact on the school community, and readiness to participate actively in school life Pass the school entrance exam Eligibility for the Sega Girls School at secondary level (dependent upon openings) Completed primary school or equivalency (i.e. the Non-Formal Education Day Program) and Grade VII leaving exam as per national policy Demonstrate potential to make a positive impact on the school community, and readiness to participate actively in school life Pass the school entrance exam

Selection Process  for the Sega Girls School "Tunarudi Shuleni" Day Program   Students are selected from two wards of Morogoro and from the Iringa region in the southwest of Tanzania   Step 1 - Formation of Selection Committee including: (In Morogoro) Municipal Academic Officer from Morogoro; Municipal Officer in Charge of Adult Education from Morogoro; Safina Women's Association Representative; Education Coordinator of SEGA; 1 Civil Society representative; (In Iringa) Local community leaders and members of the Sega School staff.  Step 2 - Distribution of Forms:  SEGA meets with Village and Street leaders within selected wards and distributes forms to all Head Teachers and Religious Leaders throughout the ward. Village and Street Leaders meet with their constituents to share information about the program; girls currently enrolled in school also share applications with those who have dropped out.  Interested girls complete the forms and secure recommendations from elders in their community. Step 3 - Initial Assessment:  All the applications are assessed and shortlisted based on the program criteria. Step 4 - Testing and Home visits:  A written exam is conducted at each of the Ward offices, and follow-up home visits and interviews with each applicant and their guardian are conducted. Step 5 - Final selection and verification:  Based on interviews and home visits whereby criteria of motivation and financial disadvantages are established, the Selection Committee presents a final selection of students for the program.

Helen Nkalangongo, SEGA Board Member