The RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation have jointly awarded full tertiary scholarships to 115 students from the Ga-Adangme State in Ghana. This initiative aims to support needy but brilliant students, enabling them to pursue their tertiary education without the burden of financial constraints. The scholarship awards were presented at a ceremony held at the residence of the Ga Mantse in Accra.
The selection process for the scholarships was described as rigorous, with students chosen based on their academic merit. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, addressed the beneficiaries, emphasizing that their selection was a result of excellence, not chance. He encouraged them to strive for greatness and see themselves as ambassadors of Ga-Adangme heritage.
The Ga Mantse highlighted a list of distinguished Ga-Adangme figures who should inspire the students' ambitions. These notable individuals include Charles Bannerman, publisher of the Accra Herald; historian Carl Christian Reindorf; lawyer Thomas Hutton-Mills; and medical pioneers Dr. Benjamin Quartey Papafio and Dr. Frederick Nanka Bruce, among others.
The scholarship scheme aims to prevent financial hardship from hindering deserving students' education while restoring the Ga State's tradition of academic excellence and leadership. According to reports, the scholarships are performance-based, with beneficiaries required to maintain a certain level of academic achievement.
The Founder of the RNAQ Foundation, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, stated that the scholarships fulfilled a commitment to ensure that no deserving student's education was cut short due to financial constraints. He emphasized that beneficiaries whose grades dropped would be withdrawn from the programme.
The total value of the scholarships, the number of years of study they cover, and the specific tertiary institutions attended by the 115 students were not specified in the report. However, the initiative demonstrates the commitment of the RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation to supporting education and fostering academic excellence in Ghana.
The scholarship awards mark a significant milestone in the efforts to promote education and alleviate financial burdens on deserving students. By investing in the education of these 115 students, the foundations are contributing to the development of the Ga-Adangme State and Ghana as a whole.
Key points
- The RNAQ Foundation and Mantse Foundation have awarded full tertiary scholarships to 115 needy but brilliant students from Ga-Adangme State in Ghana.
- The scholarships are performance-based, with beneficiaries required to maintain a certain level of academic achievement.
- The initiative aims to restore the Ga State's tradition of academic excellence, leadership, and service to society.
