A total of 115 needy but brilliant tertiary students from the Ga-Adangme State have been awarded full scholarships under a joint initiative by the RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation. The beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous process and received their scholarship awards at a ceremony held at the residence of the Ga Mantse in Accra. This initiative aims to ensure that financial difficulties do not prevent deserving young people from completing their tertiary education.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, addressed the beneficiaries, urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them by pursuing excellence and becoming worthy ambassadors of the Ga-Adangme heritage. He emphasized that their selection was based on merit, not luck, and encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity offered by the scholarship. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II stated that the students were the foundation on which a new and beautiful Ga-Adangme State would be built.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II drew inspiration from distinguished Ga-Adangme personalities who had made significant contributions to education, medicine, law, journalism, and national development. He mentioned notable figures such as Charles Bannerman, Carl Christian Reindorf, Thomas Hutton-Mills, Dr Benjamin Quartey Papafio, Dr Frederick Nanka Bruce, Mabel Dove, Matilda Clerk, and the founders of Accra Academy. The Ga Mantse urged the beneficiaries to reject mediocrity, remain confident, and contribute to the rebuilding and development of the Ga State.
The Founder of the RNAQ Foundation, Mr Richard Nii Armah Quaye, stated that the scholarships fulfilled a commitment by the two foundations to ensure that no deserving student's education was cut short due to financial difficulties. He cautioned that the scholarships were strictly performance-based, warning that beneficiaries whose academic performance declined would be withdrawn from the programme.
The initiative aims to restore and sustain the Ga State's tradition of academic excellence, leadership, and service to society. By providing full scholarships to needy but brilliant students, the RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation hope to empower the next generation of Ga-Adangme leaders. The beneficiaries will have the opportunity to pursue their tertiary education without financial burdens.
The scholarship awards ceremony was held at the residence of the Ga Mantse in Accra, highlighting the importance of the initiative. The Ga Mantse's address emphasized the significance of academic excellence and the responsibility that comes with being a beneficiary of the scholarship. The students were encouraged to make a positive impact in their communities and become role models for their peers.
The joint initiative by the RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation demonstrates a commitment to investing in the education and future of Ga-Adangme students. By providing full scholarships, the foundations aim to create a brighter future for the Ga State and contribute to the development of Ghana as a whole. The beneficiaries will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Ga State.
Key points
- The RNAQ Foundation and the Mantse Foundation have awarded full scholarships to 115 needy but brilliant Ga-Adangme students.
- The scholarships are strictly performance-based, with beneficiaries whose academic performance declines facing withdrawal from the programme.
- The initiative aims to restore and sustain the Ga State's tradition of academic excellence, leadership, and service to society.
