• Emmanuel Dumbuya

Abstract This study investigates the participation, academic performance, and barriers faced by female undergraduate students at Njala University from 2015 to 2019. Through an analysis of quantitative data from multiple academic programs, this paper highlights trends in female students' academic achievements, particularly in degree classifications. In addition, it explores the socio-cultural, economic, and institutional barriers that hinder female participation and performance at the university level. Recommendations for policy reform and support mechanisms are offered to promote gender equity and improve female students' performance and retention.

Female students, performance, tertiary education, Sierra Leone, Njala University, challenges, gender inequality, educational policy

"PARTICIPATION OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT NJALA UNIVERSITY: AN ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE AND BARRIERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.c376-c392, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412242.pdf

"PARTICIPATION OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT NJALA UNIVERSITY: AN ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE AND BARRIERS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppc376-c392, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412242.pdf