Scholarship for Residents of Rural/Deprive Communities in Ghana – The Ghana Circular

Akurase Mpuntuo Scholarship Program 2024/2025

Deadline: 31 October 2024

The Akurase Mpuntuo foundation which was established primarily to help elevate residents of rural communities through education and training programs is offering scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This program is being funded by Butterfly Foundation for Girls.

They believe that sustainable development cannot be achieved by leaving rural dwellers behind.

Benefits

1. It exclusively covers tuition fees.
2. Beneficiaries will receive continued support through their Akurase Mpuntuo Mentorship Program.
3. They will have an opportunity to participate in community service.

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a female.
2. Be resident in any rural community in Ghana.
3. Must be admitted into an undergraduate program in a public university in Ghana.
4. For continuing students, she should have a GPA of 3.O or better, or a CWA of 60 or better.
5. Demonstrate leadership potential.
6. Must be ready to go back to empower other young girls in respective communities.

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Timelines

1. Application Period: 7 – 31 October 2024
2. Selection of applicants: 1 – 6 November 2024
3. Interview: 9 – 13 November 2024
4. Announcement of unsuccessful: 18 November 2024
5. Follow ups and background checks: 14 – 18 November 2024
6. Announcing successful applicants: 19 November 2024
7. Acceptance Form: 20 – 30 November 2024
8. Submission of fees for confirmation: December 2024

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