Ketu North Member of Parliament Eric Edem Agbana is set to roll out a scholarship initiative aimed at providing financial assistance for needy but brilliant students to pursue tertiary education.
Ketu North Scholar, also known as the Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme, is a transformative initiative aimed at reducing the financial burden of tertiary education for those chosen, the MP said.
The scheme would be officially launched on March 2, 2025, with 300 persons to benefit.
Mr. Agbana revealed that out of the 947 applications received and review done, 300 outstanding applicants or students from 35 tertiary institutions were shortlisted to receive financial support.
These students are expected to receive between 60% and 100% of their tuition, the MP said in a Facebook post.
”After a rigorous review of 947 applications, the Board of Trustees has shortlisted 300 outstanding students across 35 tertiary institutions to receive financial support covering 60% to 100% of their tuition fees.
This Sunday, March 2, 2025, we will hold the maiden scholarship award ceremony at the Municipal Assembly Hall, where we will officially unveil the scheme and the first cohort of beneficiaries, the selection criteria, the source of funding, and our strategic plan to ensure the sustainability of this initiative.”
Read the full statement below
On my very first day in office as Member of Parliament, we made a bold and unwavering commitment to invest in the future of our young people. Without hesitation, we announced the Ketu North Scholar (Edem Agbana Scholarship Scheme); a transformative initiative aimed at easing the financial burden of tertiary education for deserving students from Ketu North.
After a rigorous review of 947 applications, the Board of Trustees has shortlisted 300 outstanding students across 35 tertiary institutions to receive financial support covering 60% to 100% of their tuition fees.
This Sunday, March 2, 2025, we will hold the maiden scholarship award ceremony at the Municipal Assembly Hall, where we will officially unveil the scheme and the first cohort of beneficiaries, the selection criteria, the source of funding, and our strategic plan to ensure the sustainability of this initiative.
Education is the foundation of progress, and through this scholarship scheme, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and building a brighter future for Ketu North.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
