Senior High School (SHS) graduates with top grades and genuine financial need are encouraged to apply for the Izwe Scholarship Fund to pursue undergraduate or comparable tertiary programs of their choosing for the 20222023 academic year.
“The fund is activated annually to help selected candidates through their whole tertiary education as part of Izwe’s continuous commitment to positively influence lives through sponsored education,” said the company’s chief executive officer, Raymond Kwakye Bismarck.
The scholarship aims to empower our young people to influence change and contribute to Ghana’s development through building their capacities.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship fund is available for the minimal amount of time required by the student’s preferred educational institution for them to finish their academic program.
The recipient of the scholarship will be able to pursue their chosen degree since the requisite academic user fees and authorized course textbooks will be paid for.
Eligibility
Applicant must be a Ghanaian SHS graduate in need of financial support for tertiary education. They must have a Senior High School certificate with a maximum grade of aggregate 10 and not be older than 22 years of age. Applicant must have also gained admission to any of the public tertiary universities in Ghana. First-year students currently at any public university who meet the criteria above can also apply.
How To Apply
Applicant must complete an application form at www.izwe.com.gh including a brief motivating write up (500 words) on why the applicant should receive the scholarship. Finally, evidence of eligibility detailed above is required (i.e. SHS certificate from School attended & result slip, birth certificate, Letter of admission to tertiary institution etc).
Deadline for Submission of Application: 25th August 2022.
About Izwe
Izwe Savings and Loans Plc is a subsidiary of the Izwe Africa Group, which is now headquartered in Mauritius and operates in Zambia and Kenya with Support from South Africa.
After operating in Ghana for over a decade, Izwe, a non-bank financial institution, specialises in personal finance loans, business loans, asset-backed finance, savings & investment and offers tailored to the needs of people from all walks of life including entrepreneurs, traders, teachers, soldiers, healthcare workers, business owners and any small to medium sized enterprise.