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  • Morocco doubles scholarships for Ghanaian students

    Morocco doubles scholarships for Ghanaian students

    The government of Morocco has announced an increase in scholarships for Ghanaian students, raising the number from 90 to 180 starting this year.

    This development follows high-level discussions between Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and the Moroccan Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Imane Ouaadil.

    During their engagement, Ambassador Ouaadil reassured that Ghanaians and other Africans residing in Morocco remain safe, dispelling social media claims that 700 Africans were being massacred.

    She clarified that the circulated footage was from a border incident on June 24, 2022, which resulted in the deaths of 23 individuals. The incident was investigated by Moroccan and Spanish authorities, with no Ghanaian casualties recorded.

    Beyond education, Morocco and Ghana have agreed to establish a visa waiver for all categories of travelers between the two nations. The agreement is expected to be presented to both parliaments for ratification soon.

    “We have both additionally pledged to deepen collaboration in Agribusiness, Tourism, and Security,” Ablakwa stated.

  • Ablakwa engages Turkish Ambassador on higher quota of scholarships for Ghanaian students

    Ablakwa engages Turkish Ambassador on higher quota of scholarships for Ghanaian students

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Türkiye following a productive meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Hüseyin Güngör.

    The discussions centered on expanding mutually beneficial projects between the two nations, strengthening cooperation, and increasing the number of scholarships available for Ghanaian students in Türkiye.

    Highlighting the strong partnership between Ghana and Türkiye, Ablakwa recalled the successful completion of major projects, including the award-winning Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport in 2016, as a testament to the fruitful collaboration between the two countries.

    “We welcome the global community to partner with us in resetting Ghana,” he stated in a social media post.

    With both nations keen on exploring new areas of cooperation, the meeting is expected to pave the way for more investments, infrastructure development, and educational opportunities for Ghanaians.

  • 9,394 Ghanaians enrolled in U.S. universities for 2024 academic year

    9,394 Ghanaians enrolled in U.S. universities for 2024 academic year

    A total of 9,394 Ghanaians are currently enrolled in U.S. universities for the 2023-2024 academic year, marking a new record.

    This statistic was revealed in the 2024 Open Doors Report, which was published by the U.S. Embassy in Accra. According to the embassy, Ghana ranks 18th among the top 25 countries contributing international students to the United States in 2024.

    The report highlights a significant 45.2% increase from the previous year, setting a new all-time high for the number of Ghanaians studying in the U.S. The total number of students has risen sharply, reflecting growing interest in education abroad.

    In particular, Ghana holds the 9th spot for sending graduate students to the U.S., with 6,337 individuals pursuing graduate degrees this year, which marks a 54% rise from the previous academic year.

    Additionally, Ghanaian students secured nearly $9.2 million in scholarships, funding their studies across more than 680 institutions nationwide.

    “Ghanaian students earned nearly $9.2 million in scholarships to more than 680 higher educational institutions in all 50 U.S. states,” the embassy wrote.

    The report further reveals a general rise in the number of graduate students, with a 13% increase from 50,199 in 2022-2023 to 56,199 in 2023-2024.

  • MIIF aims to support 1,000 women in engineering, STEM with mining scholarships

    MIIF aims to support 1,000 women in engineering, STEM with mining scholarships

    The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has introduced a scholarship program designed to educate 1,000 women from mining communities across the country.

    The scholarship, offered through the George Grant University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa (UMAT), is exclusively for women from mining communities pursuing studies in mining engineering and STEM-related mining courses.

    Named the MIIF-WomCom scholarship, the program will run for a decade, with 100 women receiving awards each year.

    The aim of the MIIF-WomCom scholarship is to boost female participation in the mining sub-sector, which currently stands at below 8%. This initiative aligns with the Fund’s ESG policy.

    Critical Intervention

    Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, stated that the organization decided to make this crucial intervention to bolster human capital development in the mining industry, viewing it as the most significant investment in the mining value chain.

    He stressed that for Ghana to truly benefit from its mineral resources, it is essential to not only have sound policies but also intentionally develop the human resources needed to support the sector.

    “We believe that just investing in equity, investing in the value chain etc. without investing in human development will really just take us nowhere; you know, we will hit a wall at a point in time,” Mr. Koranteng stated.

    Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng, the Chief Executive Officer of MIIF, stated that the organization decided to make this crucial intervention to bolster human capital development in the mining industry, viewing it as the most significant investment in the mining value chain.

    He stressed that for Ghana to truly benefit from its mineral resources, it is essential to not only have sound policies but also intentionally develop the human resources needed to support the sector.

    Research and ESG

    The Evironment, Social and Governance framework that underpins every decision of MIIF is also fed by extensive research in the mining sub-sector that identified more value with women participation in the mining.

    The Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Kojo Frempong said, “The research is pretty conclusive, the more you invest in women in the sector, the more value is created for the sector as there is greater retention in the communities”.

    For us at MIIF, this WomCom scholarship scheme is a strategic investment that will inure to the benefit of the country as a whole and create more advocates for environmental, social and governance issues” said the Head of ESG at MIIF, Ms Sharon Addo.

    Ghana is blessed with natural resources, but we have seen the dangers in other jurisdictions when there is policy failure and a lack of investment in the mining value delivery process.

    Mr Koranteng stressed that, resources are not infinite making it crucial to leverage the resources cleverly in a sustainable manner, this gives meaning to the fact that, resources do not develop a nation, brains do.

    Scholarship Expansion

    Though UMaT is the first university to administer the scholarship, MIIF plans to extend the opportunity to students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani in an expandable drive for the scholarship.

    “We are modeling the WomCom scholarship scheme with UMaT. 100 female students will be selected every year. Some of the beneficiaries will be undergraduate while others will be involved in the postgraduate category. We have great expectations of the various cohorts for the next ten years. Once we see the success of the program we will replicate it in the other universities, I am deeply inspired by the saying of the great Ghanaian educationist, Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey who said; if you educate a woman, you educate a nation. Imagine the impact hundreds of qualified women engineers will have on the mining sub-sector only a few years after this program takes off”, Mr. Korateng added.

    Framework Agreement with UMaT

    The Women in Mining Communities Scholarship scheme (WomCom Scholarship) is part of a five-part collaboration framework between MIIF and UMaT. The other four areas of collaboration are; an annual thought leadership event dubbed the MIIF Speaker Series which is in its third year, The MIIF Technical Training and Jewellery Training Making Centre which will be completed in December 2024, a continuous training and technical assistance from UMaT to MIIF under which the University provides consultancy to MIIF and the proposed Ghana Mining Museum and Mining Research Center which is also supported by the Chamber of Mines and will be partly funded by MIIF.

    The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams has described the collaborative agreement between MIIF and UMaT as the foundational stone which clearly makes the partnership between academia and practicing institutions possible.

    “The structural relationship is firmly anchored on collaboration. MIIF is guided by the research from UmaT while the university also gets support from the Fund. An important area that bears out this collaboration is in the Small-Scale Mining Incubation Program (SSMIP) where MIIF intends to help formalise some small-scale mining firms by investing capital, installing a rigorous financial reporting and environmental compliance regime as well as an off-taker agreement for gold produced under the programme”.

    Support of the Chamber of Mines

    The Chamber of Mines has expressed its support for MIIF’s initiatives.

    Dr Sulemanu Koney, the CEO of the Chamber indicated that the MIIF / UMAT Collaboration and the scholarship scheme exemplifies what is possible for the sector if things are done well.

    A number of mining companies such as Atlantic Lithium which has discovered lithium in Ewoyaa and set to start production in 2025 have indicated their readiness to support the scholarship scheme when it takes off in October 2024.

  • Full list of Foreign Scholarships beneficiaries in 2019, 2020

    Full list of Foreign Scholarships beneficiaries in 2019, 2020

    The Fourth Estate has released a portion of a list containing the names of individuals believed to have obtained government scholarships through political affiliations or without meeting the ‘needy’ criteria.

    The dat obtained for the 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 academic years revealed that 966 scholarships were fully funded by the Ghanaian government. During these periods, the Scholarships Secretariat disbursed a total of GHS237.5 million in 2019 and GHS200 million in 2020.

    Recent reports by The Fourth Estate have highlighted various anomalies in Ghana’s scholarship system. These reports indicate that a significant portion of the scholarship funds has been awarded to individuals connected to the political and social elite.

    Below is the initial section of the list of beneficiaries of government scholarships for 2019 and 2020 as provided by The Fourth Estate.

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  • We’re in trouble if rich folks are classified as needy – Domelevo on scholarship bonanza

    We’re in trouble if rich folks are classified as needy – Domelevo on scholarship bonanza

    Former Auditor-General, Dominic Yao Domelevo, has raised serious concerns about the mismanagement of scholarships in Ghana.

    He criticised the system for labelling financially well-off individuals as needy, thus allowing them to benefit from scholarships intended for economically disadvantaged students.

    Domelevo highlighted the troubling trend of people exploiting scholarships meant for gifted but underprivileged students.

    He expressed surprise at the Scholarship Secretariat’s inaction despite these abuses being brought to light through audits.

    “So I thought maybe they didn’t know, so at least since the audit has revealed some of these things, it was very easy to say look, let’s see what is expected of us, the law says this.”

    During an interview on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Domelevo pointed out that even though audits revealed these issues, no corrective measures have been taken.

    He emphasised the danger of allowing affluent individuals to classify themselves as needy, undermining the purpose of scholarship funds.

    “If we have a society in which the highest-paid class can classify themselves as needy, then we are in trouble.”

    One of Domelevo’s examples involved a debate where someone argued that a minister earning a substantial monthly salary should qualify as needy for a scholarship.

    “So if you are taking between GH₵25,000 to GH₵30,000 a month and you are needy and so it is you who is supposed to benefit from this fund, then I find it unfortunate,” the former Auditor-General stressed.

    Domelevo criticised such notions, highlighting that many teachers and public servants earn significantly less.

    His concerns were echoed by the recent publication ‘Scholarship Bonanza,’ which exposed beneficiaries close to government officials, including the children of prominent figures.

    The public outcry has urged the Scholarship Secretariat to prioritise transparency, but the Registrar maintains that no wrongdoing has occurred.

  • Akufo-Addo and Ofori-Atta’s relative grabbed £16,740 gov’t scholarship in 2020 – The Fourth Estate

    Akufo-Addo and Ofori-Atta’s relative grabbed £16,740 gov’t scholarship in 2020 – The Fourth Estate

    President Akufo-Addo and his cousin, former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, have found their names in a recent exposé by The Fourth Estate, spearheaded by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure.

    The investigation has unveiled the identities of affluent individuals who allegedly obtained scholarships meant for academically gifted but financially disadvantaged Ghanaians.

    Per reports, Michael Ofori-Atta Jr, who is a relative of Ken Ofori-Atta and the president managed to secure a government scholarship for the needy through the Scholarship Secretariat.

    According to The Fourth Estate, the Scholarship Secretariat in 2020 paid the University of Birmingham GBP16,740 for Michael to enrol in a programme called the Foundation Pathways – Social Sciences, Business and Law.

    “The university describes the course as a “pathway that will lead its students into a number of possible undergraduate degrees” within its College of Arts and Law or College of Social Sciences,” The Fourth Estate reported.

    In its report, The Fourth Estate noted that its personnel were unable to reach Michael Ofori-Atta Jr for a response.

  • Meet former NHIA Board member, Dennis Addo, who received scholarship for the ‘needy’

    Meet former NHIA Board member, Dennis Addo, who received scholarship for the ‘needy’

    Dr. Dennis Addo, CEO of the Claron Hospital and co-founder of Bisa, an internationally acclaimed health app, has been implicated in a recent exposé by The Fourth Estate, led by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure.

    The investigation has revealed the identities of prominent and wealthy individuals who have reportedly secured scholarships intended for academically gifted but financially disadvantaged Ghanaians.

    Per the report by The Fourth Estate, Dr Dennis Addo, who was appointed to the board of the National Health Insurance Authority from 2017-2020, managed to secure a scholarship through the Scholarship Secretariat to pursue a degree in Public Administration at Harvard University.

    The report indicates that the Secretariat “paid USD50,031 for his tuition and living expenses in the United States in 2019”, even when he served as a Board member of the NHIA.

    Dr Addo is said to have had two streams of financial support – one from the Scholarship Secretariat and the other, Cheng Fellowship, from Harvard University – during his 2-year tuition.

    Dr Addo is a member of the governing New Patriotic Party, according to The Fourth Estate.

    “Dr Addo describes himself as a pioneer member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) students’ wing, TESCON. He recently contested in the NPP’s parliamentary primary at Atwima Nwabiagya South in the Ashanti Region but lost,” the report said.

  • 70 students receive scholarships worth GHC5.5m from Pecan Energies

    70 students receive scholarships worth GHC5.5m from Pecan Energies

    Pecan Energies has announced the awarding of full scholarships worth GH¢5.5 million to 70 students for the 2023/24 academic year.

    These scholarships, provided through the Pecan Inspire Scholarship Program (PISP), are specifically aimed at supporting outstanding students from low-income households. With the addition of these 70 new recipients, the total number of beneficiaries now stands at 141.

    The PISP covers various expenses, including full tuition and lodging fees, provision of a laptop for academic work, a semester stipend, and participation in student development programs such as career and skills training. Additionally, recipients will benefit from mentoring and academic advising to support their educational journey.

    “Our commitment at Pecan Energies to investing in education as a tool to unlocking prosperity remains unflinching.

    “We have new owners in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) who share this commitment and are ready to make the necessary investments so more young people can get the skills they need to contribute to Ghana’s economic development.

    “We will continue to prioritise investments in building capacity in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

    “We do this knowing full well that we are yet to commence oil production. While we make good progress towards first oil, we remain acutely aware that the education of these brilliant young men and women cannot wait,” said Kadijah Amoah, CEO of Pecan Energies Ghana Limited. 

    The PISP remains the flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for Pecan Energies and its license partners: Lukoil Overseas Ghana Tano Limited, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and Fueltrade Limited.

    This program is designed to enhance access to tertiary education for Ghanaians. It replaced the Pecan Energies Senior High School Scholarship program, which fully funded the education of over a thousand high school students at schools of their choice.

    For the 2023/2024 academic year, at least 40% of the selected beneficiaries are female. One such beneficiary is Jennifer Apingu, whose inspiring story went viral last year. Jennifer worked as a head porter (Kayayo) to fund her Senior High School education. The PISP aims to support individuals like Jennifer in pursuing their educational aspirations and achieving their full potential.

    Despite representing her school in the prestigious National Science and Maths Quiz and her excellent grades, she was forced to work in a “drinking spot” in Navrongo in Ghana’s Upper East Region with little hope of pursuing her dream of becoming a pharmacist.

    “I am exceedingly happy I can now pursue my dream. Pecan Energies has paid my fees, and I am now looking forward to working hard to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Health and Allied Sciences,” noted Jennifer. 

  • Haruna Iddrisu to establish three scholarships at school in Tamale

    Haruna Iddrisu to establish three scholarships at school in Tamale

    Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has pledged to establish three scholarships at Fachi Little Flower School Complex in Tamale.

    These scholarships will be awarded to the Best Science Student, the Best Student in Languages, and orphans at the school.

    Mr. Iddrisu made this announcement during the 30th-anniversary celebration of the Fachi Little Flower School Complex, which had the theme: “30 Years of Quality Holistic Education in Northern Ghana: Prospects and Challenges.” The event aimed to highlight the school’s accomplishments over the years and recognize its significant growth.

    Mr. Iddrisu commended the school’s management for their dedication to providing quality education and called on education stakeholders, including parents, to support the provision of quality training for children in the Northern Region.

    Mrs. Dame Anna-Maria Fati Paul, the Managing Director of Fachi Little Flower School Complex, shared the school’s history, noting that it was established in February 1993 with just three girls under a Nim tree in her house.

    The school has since grown to have a student population of 1,092, consisting of 553 girls and 539 boys.

    She also mentioned a special scholarship package for students who lose their parents while in school, which covers their education until they complete Junior High School.

    Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah, the Northern Regional Director of Education, urged stakeholders to embrace modern teaching methods, integrate technology into classrooms, and promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in schools.

  • Female Afghan students barred from leaving country for scholarships

    Female Afghan students barred from leaving country for scholarships

    Natkai, a 20-year-old Afghan student, explains that her only opportunity to pursue her studies further arose when the Taliban shut down women’s universities, leading her to seek a scholarship that would enable her to continue her education abroad.

    Natkai has a different name now to keep her safe.

    Women who express differing opinions are being subjected to severe treatment by the Taliban.

    Despite the slim chances of attending university in her home country, Natkai persisted with her studies.
    She received a scholarship to study at a university in Dubai, UAE, from a rich businessman named Sheikh Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor.

    In December 2022, scholarships were offered to Afghan women because the Taliban made it forbidden for women to attend university.

    According to BBC report, 100 Afghan women have been able to get these scholarships. Some Afghan students who are currently living outside of Afghanistan have already gone to Dubai.

    She received a scholarship to study at a university in Dubai, UAE, from a rich businessman named Sheikh Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor.

    In December 2022, scholarships were offered to Afghan women because the Taliban made it forbidden for women to attend university.

    The BBC knows that 100 Afghan women have been able to get these scholarships. Some Afghan students who are currently living outside of Afghanistan have already gone to Dubai.

    The Taliban didn’t let female students travel if they had male companions or chaperones with them.

    On Wednesday 23 July, Natkai said bye to her family and left for the airport.

    But her hopes were quickly crushed.

    She said that when the Taliban officials saw our tickets and student visas, they told us that girls are not allowed to leave Afghanistan with student visas.

    Prevented from going on a trip.

    Natkai is one girl out of about 60 who were not allowed to enter the airport.

    The pictures shown by the BBC display young girls wearing black hijabs or headscarves, standing beside their bags, feeling shocked and devastated.

    The Taliban made a rule that women cannot travel alone. They can only go outside the country with their husbands or a male family member like a brother, uncle, or father. This person is known as a mahram, or a male escort.

    But even that wasn’t sufficient.

    “Natkai said there were three girls with a mahram on the plane. ” “But people from the ministry responsible for promoting good behavior and discouraging bad behavior removed them from the aircraft. ”

    The other students were too scared to talk to the press.

    Women have been removed from university banners

    A young man named Shams Ahmad went to the airport with his sister and talked about how upset he was.

    The scholarship gave my sister new hope when the universities were closed. “He says that she left her house feeling optimistic but came back crying. “She no longer has any rights. ”

    MrAhmad says that some of the women had to borrow money to pay for a visa for a male friend or partner to go with them, but they were still not allowed to go.

    Some of these girls are really in need and don’t have much. They do not have enough money (only £4; $5) to pay for the fee asked by the foreign affairs ministry to verify their documents.

    The Taliban make it hard for women and girls to learn and make money by imposing many rules and constraints on them.

    The University of Dubai and Mr. Al Habtoor said that the girls were prevented from doing something.

    Mr Al Habtoor posted a video on X, which was previously called Twitter. In the text, he says that according to Islam, men and women should be treated equally and criticizes the Taliban for not doing so.

    The video also has a message in English from an Afghan girl who was not allowed to go through the airport.

    She says, “We are currently at the airport, but unfortunately, the government won’t let us go to Dubai. ” They do not allow people without a relative to enter. I’m not sure what to do. Please assist us.

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    This recent action of the Taliban has made rights groups and diplomats very upset.

    Despite the risks, Afghan women have organized many demonstrations but have been unsuccessful in changing the policy of the ruling Taliban.

    Heather Barr from Human Rights Watch says that the Taliban are being even more cruel by not allowing girls and women to get an education. She thinks this is very important and worrying.

    “They are being held captive to stop anyone else from assisting them with their studies. ”

    The ex-youth representative from Afghanistan at the United Nations, Shkula Zadran, has sent a message asking the university to continue supporting girls.

    The Taliban haven’t said anything or given any explanation.

    A person who speaks for the Vice and Virtue ministry, Mohammad Sadiq Akif Muhajir, told the BBC that they did not know about the incident.

    A top member of the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, said he can’t give any information because he’s currently traveling.

    Natkai is feeling really sad.

    She finished high school and was getting ready for the university entrance exam when the Taliban gained control on August 15, 2021.

    Natkai believed she had discovered a way to pursue her aspirations. She says she doesn’t want to talk to the Taliban because they don’t welcome or value women.

    She is asking everyone to not leave Afghan girls or their education.

    I didn’t get a chance in a country where being a girl is considered wrong. I feel really unhappy and I don’t know what I should do or what will happen to me in the future.

  • Fully funded master’s programs with deadlines in Jan/early Feb

    Fully funded master’s programs with deadlines in Jan/early Feb

    Apply to any of these schools for a fully funded master’s programme

    NB: This is highly competitive

    Communications
    Marquette University
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    Mfa in art/ studio art
    University of Michigan
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  • Fully funded scholarship offers for Pharmacy students

    Fully funded scholarship offers for Pharmacy students

    1.University of California, San Francisco – https://pharmacy.ucsf.edu/

    2.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – https://pharmacy.unc.edu/

    3.University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – https://pharmacy.umich.edu/

    4.University of Texas at Austin – https://pharmacy.utexas.edu/

    5.University of Minnesota, Twin Cities – https://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/

    6.University of Wisconsin-Madison – https://pharmacy.wisc.edu/

    7.University of Washington – http://sop.washington.edu/

    8.University of Iowa – https://pharmacy.uiowa.edu/

    9.University of Southern California – https://pharmacyschool.usc.edu/

    10.Purdue University – https://www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/

    11.Ohio State University – https://pharmacy.osu.edu/

  • Land your dream US school! Get these documents ready for your application

    Land your dream US school! Get these documents ready for your application

    1. Passport

    2.Unofficial and official transcripts

    3.Recommendation letters (2 or 3 depending on the school)

    4.SAT for undergraduate (optional, not all schools require this)

    5.GRE for graduate (optional, not all schools require this)

    6.Resume or Academic CV

    7.Statement of Purpose or Personal Statement

    8.Writing sample (depends on the school and program)

    9.Research Statement/or Research Proposal

    10.Any other extra documents required by the school and the program you are applying for.

    Prepare this documents and start putting in applications.

  • A guide to Finland University application process in 2023

    A guide to Finland University application process in 2023

    Known for its high-quality education system and strong emphasis on equality and innovation, Finland offers various scholarship opportunities for both domestic and international students

    Like any other country, Finland requires you to follow a couple of steps in order to be accepted at one of its universities.

    1. Decide on a Finnish university for your studies

    Here are some good Finnish universities we recommend considering:

    • Aalto University
    • University of Turku
    • University of Jyväskylä
    • LUT University
    • Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
    • University of Vaasa
    • Laurea University of Applied Sciences
    • Hanken School of Economics

    2. Prepare to apply

    • You should first know that Finland divided its academic institutions in:
    • UAS (Universities of Applied Sciences), that train professionals in response to labour market needs and conduct research and development, which support instruction and promotes regional development.
    • Regular universities, that conduct scientific research and provide instruction and postgraduate education based on it.
    • Finland is one of the European countries that offer free education, so you should check if you can opt out of paying. If your chosen university isn’t free or as cheap as you hoped, you can always search for a scholarship in Finland.
    • You can also check out the Studyportals Scholarship to get some help on financing your studies abroad.
    • You should also visit the international admission website of Finland and get all the details and information you need from there.

    3. How to apply for a Finnish Master’s degree?

    When it comes to the applications process, students have multiple options:

    • apply on the official websites of universities
    • apply on the official websites of Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS)
    • apply through Studyinfo, the official website for Finnish applications

    Each of Finland’s higher education institutions has an admission office ready to answer any questions if you stumble upon a problem. Usually, each university or UAS has its own criteria and list of admission documents, but there is common ground, especially for the general application criteria. For instance, you can choose one of these two types of forms:

    • Joint application 
    • Separate application 

    Joint application means that you can apply for up to six study programmes with one application. You have to place the programmes in the order of your preference on the application form, but be careful, because this order is binding and you cannot change it after the application period has ended.

    If you apply through the separate application, you apply directly to an institution’s study programme. Separate application forms are filled for each study programme or institution and there’s no limit to how many study programmes you can apply.

    4. Check the language requirements

    English is indispensable for your serene life as an international student in Finland. Of course, you could study in Swedish or Finnish, but let’s be real here: nobody can actually speak only in consonants.

    All jokes aside, if your mother tongue isn’t English, Swedish, or Finnish, you will need to take a language test. Usually, UAS can organise language tests for their prospective students, either written or in the form of an interview. Universities, on the other hand, will expect an English certificate directly.

    The best part is that, if you have proof of education in a foreign language, you can submit that as proof of language proficiency. If you don’t, we recommend these tests, as they are universally recognised in Finland:

    • PTE Academic
    • IELTS Academic
    • TOEFL iBT
    • Duolingo (some universities accept Duolingo as well, but double check)

    Also, Finland has its own National Certificate of Language Proficiency if other English tests take too long or are too expensive.

    5. Gather the required application documents

    The documents required by a regular university in Finland differ from those required by a UAS.

    Universities of Applied Sciences will require:

    • Copies of completed or soon-to-be completed qualifications documents
    • Official translations of all documents
    • Original diplomas and original official translations
    • Employment certificates
    • Applications for special arrangements for entrance examinations

    Regular universities, on the other hand, will provide a comprehensive list of required documents once you start your online application.application

    6. Mind the university application deadlines

    Finland’s universities and UAS don’t have an exact calendar; admissions for Master’s programmes are between early December and mid to late January. Also, UAS can extend their admission schedules until March.

    Seeing how there’s no pattern, you should check the study programme’s website for a clearer calendar for when to apply.

    Don’t forget to take into account that some Master’s degrees offer additional applications outside the main period.

    Commonly, spring applications have the following deadlines:

    • end of January: Application period 1 (for Master’s degrees in English)
    • start of February: Required certificates must be submitted
    • mid-March: Application period 2 (for Master’s degrees in Finnish or Swedish)
    • mid-April: Required certificates must be submitted
    • end of June: Student selection results will be published
    • mid-July: Deadline for the acceptance of a study place
    • start of July – end of August: Supplementary application round
    • September: Studies start

    Meanwhile, the autumn applications have these deadlines:

    • September: Application period ends
    • end of September: Required certificates must be submitted
    • November: Student selection results will be published
    • start of December: Deadline for the acceptance of a study place
    • mid-December: Acceptance from the wait-list ends
    • end of November – mid-December: Additional applications
    • January: Studies start

    7. Final steps after receiving your acceptance letter

    Let’s assume you got your acceptance letter, in which case, congrats! Now go back online and research the Finnish residence permit, because you will need one for studies longer than 90 days. If they will be shorter than 3 months, you have to apply for a visa.

    Don’t forget you can ask your UAS/regular university for help with accommodation or other student services. They are there to help you, so you can take advantage of that.

  • How do scholarships work? Find out how

    How do scholarships work? Find out how

    Scholarships vary greatly in their value, ranging from a few hundred dollars/pounds/euros to several thousands.

    While they may not cover the entire cost of your education, every bit of financial assistance is valuable.

    Scholarship funds can be used to pay for tuition fees, textbooks, living expenses, and other miscellaneous costs, depending on the specific scholarship you receive.

    Different scholarships cater to different groups of students. Some scholarships are exclusively available for high school students who have yet to begin their college education, while others target students entering or already enrolled in tertiary education.

    Scholarships can be awarded based on various criteria such as financial need, academic performance, or merit. They often focus on specific areas of study, interests, qualifications, or notable achievements.

    They can also come from a wide variety of sources, including schools, private businesses, foundations, non-profit groups, charities, governments and individuals.

    Because you don’t need to repay scholarships, there is no reason to limit the number of scholarships you apply for.

    Some students fund their entire education through a combination of scholarships.

    Many scholarships are offered year-round and don’t impose limits on which semesters they can apply to.

    Whether you’ve been awarded scholarship money in the past or you’re applying for the first time, it is worth it to apply.

    Every scholarship application will have its own requirements. Some applications are quick and simple, but others might be more involved.

    For example, you might have to submit an essay with your application, or you may need to collect multiple letters of recommendation.

    Many scholarship applications have hard deadlines in place, so it’s important to plan accordingly.

    Scholarships can be based on several eligibility criteria such as needs, country or region of origin, gender, field of study, race, etc.

    Scholarships are able to provide for various costs typically related to higher learning―from lab fees to books, living expenses, transportation, tuition and even more. A scholarship is at times a one-time payment.

    Other scholarship awards are renewable; they provide students with funds each academic year or semester for some years or the entire duration of study.

    In some cases, the scholarship money is made in the student’s name and paid to them directly. The money is, on other occasions, given to the institution or school of the student.

    In these instances, the institution is then paid by the student for the discrepancy on any money due for tuition, accommodation, and other fees.

    In the event the scholarships are ample to provide for the direct higher education costs, the surplus fund is reimbursed to the student.

    If you are awarded multiple scholarships, there will often be a limit on the total amount of funding that you can accept. This is done so that other students can also be given an opportunity to receive funding.

    Scholarship awards usually contain several details including the obligation of beneficiaries and rules. A scholarship may be stopped for one reason or the other based on the scholarship provider and their specific criteria/rules.

    For example, a scholarship provider may halt a scholarship because the student dropped in academic performance, was involved in illegal activities or because the student spent the provided funds inappropriately.

  • List of the best 10 scholarships in Italy available to international students

    List of the best 10 scholarships in Italy available to international students

    International students in Italy are eligible for the same financial assistance services as Italian students if they meet the same requirements regarding financial need or academic excellence.

    The Italian government provides national and regional scholarships for which international students can apply.

    Additionally, certain universities in Italy provide scholarship programs specifically for international students.

    Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students
    The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy both to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad (IRE). 

    The scholarships are offered for the following type of courses: Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale 2° ciclo), Courses of Higher Education in Arts, Music, and Dance (AFAM), PhD program, Research under academic supervision (Progetti in co-tutela), and Italian Language and Culture Courses.

    The scholarship includes tuition fees, health insurance and a monthly allowance. It is only possible to apply for three, six, or nine month scholarships.

    The “Invest your Talent in Italy” programme, supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the Italian Ministry for Economic Development, offers students from Azerbaijan, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Turkey, Tunisia, and Vietnam the opportunity to develop their skills and specialise through a range of Master’s and postgraduate degree courses in English, in the fields of Engineering, Advanced Technologies, Architecture, Design, Economics and Management at prestigious Italian universities. 

    The best students will be offered scholarships, sponsored by partners and main corporate sponsors.

    EDISU Piemonte Scholarships
    Students including non-EU international students enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Single Cycle Master’s degree, or PhD Degree courses at one of the Universities of Piedmont (i.e. The Politecnico of Torino, the University of Torino, the University of Eastern Piedmont) can apply for EDISU scholarships if they meet the merit and economic requirements of the competition. Part-time students can apply if enrolled in a bachelor’s degree. The scholarship amount varies depending on many conditions. Accommodation service can also be granted to non-resident students.

    Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme
    The University of Padua also offers the which provides full scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a first-cycle or second-cycle degree taught in English at Padova. The scholarship includes a subsistence allowance of €8,000 and a tuition fee waiver.

    Tuition Fee Waivers at University of Pavia for International Students
    In order to strengthen the presence of international students and foster the creation of an ever more global community, the University of Pavia is awarding 120 tuition fee waivers providing exemption from the payment of University tuition fees to all foreign students enrolling in selected degree programs in the 2023/2024 academic year. The fee waiver will be effective for the first year only and cannot be extended or renewed.

    Bocconi Merit and International Awards
    Bocconi University offers merit-based scholarships to international students enrolling in any eligible Bachelor’s Program or Master of Science Program at Bocconi. The scholarship includes half to full tuition waiver worth up to €13,000 per year for Bachelor’s Program and up to €14,000 per year for Master’s of Science Program.

    Politecnico de Milano Merit-Based Scholarships for International Students
    Every year, Politecnico di Milano offers a number of merit based scholarships to the most talented international candidates admitted to a Master of Science programme. Students obtaining a scholarship will have to pay only an administrative fee of about €200. Scholarships of €5.000 to €10.000 per year may also be awarded on top of the tuition fee waiver.

    Politecnico di Torino International Scholarships
    The Politecnico di Torino offers scholarships to international students to attend academic programs in certain fields such as Engineering and Architecture.

    Università Cattolica International Scholarships
    The UCSC International Scholarship is an annual tuition fee reduction promoted by Università Cattolica in order to foster the access of international student to the degree programs. The discount covers about 25% of the total cost.

  • These universities in USA accept HND For direct Masters in United States

    These universities in USA accept HND For direct Masters in United States

    1.University of Houston, Clear Lake.


    2.Central Michigan University.


    3.University of Hawaii, Manoa.

    4.Jacksonville State University.


    5.Southern Illinois University.


    6.University of Detroit, Mercy.


    7.Western Oregon University.


    8.California State University, Sacramento.


    9.California State University, Fresno.


    10.California State University, Ponoma.


    11. Clark University.


    12.Western Kentucky University.


    13 Louisiana Tech University.


    14.University of Northern Colorado.


    15.Valley University.

  • Adolescent shares secret on how 50 colleges accepted her with US$1.3 million scholarships

    Adolescent shares secret on how 50 colleges accepted her with US$1.3 million scholarships

    A senior at Westlake High School has been offered admission to more than 50 universities and has been awarded scholarships totaling over $1.3 million. Daya Brown, a former student council president and member of the Harvard Diversity Project, stated that she eventually did not want to pay for college.

    She added that because she started the process so early, she was able to complete her scholarship and college application applications.

    “I was already looking at scholarships. In each quarter, I’m writing down a different goal,” she told 11Alive.com. “Colleges have made it so easy. You have virtual visits. Go to those visits, make sure you do your research.”

    Dedicating three hours a day to applications, over nearly four months, Brown further indicated that “colleges love the uniqueness about applications.”

    “Sign up for those internships and go apply for that job. Go to that volunteer experience because they want to see who you are as a person,” she advised.

    There were tough times along the way for Brown, but she overcame all those challenges and sought help financially when necessary. She said pain became her inspiration. “Black people were once in a point where education was not an option. And I think with this accomplishment specifically, it has really made me like think I am my ancestors’ wildest dreams.”

    Besides academic work, Brown has her own production company, with a nonprofit podcast called The Scholar Social, which teaches teenagers what is going on in the world, but in a creative way, she explained. “I think simple conversations is our way to showcase our voice in this generation.”

    Brown’s parents, particularly, her mom are proud of her achievements. At the moment, she plans to attend Duke University, where she will study production or journalism. She chose those two because she really loves telling stories and impacting people, the Atlanta teen said.

    “It’s all about how I make people feel. I don’t care if you remember my name, it doesn’t matter how many accomplishments I have. At the end of the day if I impacted you, that’s all that matters,” Brown said.

  • 4 brilliant immediate past graduates of Tarkwa SHS awarded scholarships

    4 brilliant immediate past graduates of Tarkwa SHS awarded scholarships

    Four brilliant but needy students who recently completed the Tarkwa Senior High School have been awarded scholarships to further their education. 

    The scholarships were awarded by the North American wing of the Tarkwa Senior High School Past Students Association (TARPSA) as part of its maiden scholarship programme under the school’s 60th anniversary celebration.

    The scholarship was to enable brilliant, needy graduates of the Tarkwa Senior High School (TARSCO) to cater for their fees and other educational needs.

    Two of the beneficiaries Eugene Agyiri and Abigail Acheampong, both from the Visual Arts department, received full tuition from the AcManuel Family Scholarship award, which was funded by Ackumey Brothers (BrothAC) Foundation.

    The two other beneficiaries, namely Charles Asare and Benjamin Afful, also received sponsorship from the Grace Karikari Scholarship Award, which was to honour and support students from single-parent family homes as a result of the death of one or both parents.

    Scholarship

    The President of the TARPSA in North America, Nelsonyoung AcManuel, said that the scheme had become necessary as a result of challenges that the association of the North America leadership faced when raising funds towards the 60th anniversary.

    TARSCO, he said, had no financial aid in place that supported its needy students to acquire college education; hence, most vulnerable students either struggled through college or had no college education, which made it difficult for them to give back to their alma mater.

    Mr AcManuel explained that the rising cost of college education might be a burden for most TARSCO students thus, “a scholarship programme may be required to fill the financial gap for some families by providing financial support for students who need help to acquire a college degree”.

    He admonished the award recipients to make good use of the award, be content with the high school they went to and contribute to their Alma Mater in many ways.

    Criteria

    The TARPSA North America Scholarship Coordinator and the brain behind the scholarship programme, Naomi Karikari-Danso, said she had learnt to understand and appreciate the impact of alumni-funded scholarships for students in prestigious schools such as the Harvard, Yale, Cambridge, Stanford and many other colleges in the United States.

    Thus, she was hopeful that instituting an alumni-funded scholarship scheme for TARSCO students would help raise the level of educational support for current and future students of the school and, in turn, help produce more able and successful TARSCO alumni who would continue to support future generations of the school.

    “TARPSA North America would be offering an alumni-funded scholarship programmes for final year students of TARSCO to apply and receive educational support for their tertiary education,” she hinted.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • International MPhil Scholarships

    • Master, Bachelor, Phd, Course
    • $3000
    • 27 November 2023

    The programme is available for the academic year 2022-2023. The scholarships will support full-time undergraduate, PhD and MPhil students to undertake academic courses and research in a broad range of areas in Africa.

    Eligibility

    Must be a citizen of the regions where we operate that are listed on our website.

    Benefits
    Funded tuition of up-to $3000 per semester

    Application

    Visit www.ahfgrants.com to learn more about our education grants.

     APPLY NOW

  • Bryan Acheampong foundation announces scholarship package

    Bryan Acheampong foundation (BAF) has commenced calls for application for its annual scholarship scheme.

    The foundation is targeting senior High School leavers, with a minimum grade of 8 and qualified to enter into a tertiary institutions and students undergoing a course at the tertiary level and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 but whose education is on deferment due to financial challenges.

    The call for application which commences on 27th July, 2020 and expected to close on August, 22nd 2020 is a set of scholarships which serves as part of a wider educational framework objective focused on bettering the educational lives of student indigenes who are unable to enter into or continue their tertiary education due to the lack of financial support.

    In all, a total of 1000 (One thousand) tertiary students across the country are expected to benefit from the scholarship package that will cater for the entire cost of their admission, tuition fees and academic research; as part of the education policy.

    To qualify under this scheme, a beneficiary must be: A resident or indigene of Kwahu.

    A Senior High School leaver with a minimum grade of 8 who qualifies to enter into a tertiary institution or a student undergoing a course at the tertiary level and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 but whose education is on deferment due to financial challenges.

    Unable to financially support financial obligations owed to the tertiary institution.

    An active participant in extracurricular activities such as sports, crafts, debating, etc. with award-winning achievements in such fields. A student with proven leadership abilities.

    One can apply by visiting: https://bit.ly/3f32iZG or or contact the following numbers; +233 24 448 2876 / +233 54 700 7083 Email: info@bryanacheampongfoundation.com

    Source: Atinka Online

  • Switzerland Nestlé MBA Scholarships for Women

    Deadline: September 30, 2019
    : Switzerland Universities
    Switzerland
    : Developing Countries, International Students
    : Masters
    : Business Administration
    : Fully Funded CHF 25000

    Scholarship Description:
    Switzerland Nestlé MBA Scholarships for Women is open for Developing Countries, International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of Business Administration taught at Switzerland Universities . The deadline of the scholarhip is September 30, 2019

    Degree Level: The Nestle IMD scholarship provides MBA oppurtunity for women.

    Available Subjects: Business Management (Masters).

    Scholarship benefits: The successfull candidate will recieve CHF 25,000.

    Eligible Nationalities: Women from any nationality may apply however Preference is given to women from developing countries. Employees of Nestlé or its subsidiaries are not eligible.

    Elgibility Criteria:

    The candidate must be a female.
    Shall have qualifying degree education i.e bachelors to secure admission.
    Application procedure:

    Together with the MBA financial aid application form, you must also submit a 750-word essay using the IMD MBA Scholarship template on “Many have argued that greater diversity in the Top Management team of an organization is good for profits and customers. What would you recommend as ways to achieve greater diversity?” The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 September annually.

    It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

    Deadlineline: 30 September

    Scholarship Link