The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has announced a new scholarship programme to support students from Ga Dangme communities in the Greater Accra region.
The fully-funded scholarship initiative which will commence in the 2024/25 academic year is expected to boost access to tertiary education for indigenes of Ghana’s capital.
The Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, Prof Abednego F. O. Amartey, made the announcement on Tuesday, October 15, during a courtesy visit by executives of the Ga Dangme Council.
The meeting culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising the partnership between the Council and UPSA.
Under the terms of the MOU, UPSA will offer 10 scholarships annually to qualified persons interested in pursuing undergraduate or master’s degree programmes at the university.
The scholarship package will cover application fees, full tuition, and hostel accommodation for the entire duration of the programme of study.
Prof Amartey further disclosed that the university has also granted admission concessions for qualified fee-paying applicants from the Greater Accra Region who seek to further their studies at UPSA.
He expressed optimism that the number of scholarship slots could increase in the future to accommodate more brilliant but financially challenged students from Ga Dangme communities.
President of the Ga Dangme Council, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, expressed gratitude to the management of UPSA for their generosity.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in the Ga Dangme people and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities,” Mr Ayikoi Otoo said.
He emphasised that the scholarship initiative aligns with the Council’s mission of promoting education among the youth and revitalising the Ga and Dangme languages.
Mr. Otoo added that scholarship recipients will be selected based on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
The scholarship programme is expected to formally start in December 2024, with both UPSA and the Council expressing confidence in the initiative’s ability to create meaningful change and foster the development of future leaders from Ga Dangme communities.
