The government has announced a new scholarship initiative aimed at supporting students from underrepresented communities and marginalised groups to access tertiary education, as part of efforts to promote social equity and national development.
The announcement was made by President on Friday, July 4, at the launch of the 'No Fees Stress' Policy in Koforidua, a major intervention designed to ease financial constraints faced by Ghanaian students in higher education.
According to President Mahama, the government has diversified its student funding system to include targeted scholarships that will prioritise students from disadvantaged communities and those pursuing academic programs crucial to the nation's development agenda. "We also have diversified student funding mechanisms, including targeted scholarships for underrepresented communities and disciplines that are vital to our national development," Said President The President explained that the targeted scholarships form part of a broader strategy to address longstanding disparities in access to higher education, particularly for students from rural areas, low-income families, and minority groups.
He noted that despite progress made through Ghana's Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) and Free SHS programs, many young people still face financial barriers to tertiary education.
