MTN Ghana Foundation awarded scholarships to 200 students across the country as part of its MTN Bright Scholarship Reloaded initiative, in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 10 which focus on quality education and reduced inequalities.
The event, held on Friday (20 September) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), was attended by key stakeholders, including awardees, their parents and guardians, and representatives of various universities among others.
Judges
One of the panellists Dr. Godwin Osabutey shared insights into the selection process, explaining the fairness and inclusivity that guided the award of the scholarships. He highlighted that out of over 1,500 students who applied, only 200 were selected after a rigorous interview process involving 400 shortlisted candidates.
“We ensured that all 16 regions of Ghana were represented, and we made sure universities from across the country were fairly represented. Additionally, we focused on various disciplines including ICT, Engineering, Computer Science, and Humanities,” Dr. Osabutey explained.
He further emphasized the importance of diversity, saying, “We ensured a fair representation of gender and students who are differently abled among the selected awardees.”
MTN Foundation
Mr. Robert Kuzo, Head of the MTN Ghana Foundation expressed the organization’s commitment to bridging the gap in access to education, noting the role education plays in poverty reduction and national development.
“We are thrilled to award scholarships to 200 students who aspire to change their fortunes through higher education. Education breaks barriers, promotes innovation, and enables individuals to contribute to society,” he stated.
Launched in 2018, MTN Bright Scholarship has since supported over 520 students by covering tuition, accommodation, stipends, and laptops to enable them to complete their education.
Mr. Kuzo also highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to inclusivity, pointing out that 20 of the 200 students awarded this year are differently-abled, adding that this demonstrates MTN’s commitment to diversity.
“MTN Ghana Foundation continues to invest in education because educating the people in the communities we operate in can bridge the poverty gap and foster innovation,” he said.
Beneficiaries
For Agnes Adabre, a mother from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, the journey to higher education for her daughter, Gival, seemed like an uphill battle. The family faced significant financial challenges When Gival was admitted to the University for Development Studies (UDS) at the Navrongo campus.
“We were just wondering what we were going to do,” Agnes recalled, reflecting on the difficult time when they worried about how they would afford her daughter’s education.
The financial strain threatened to derail Gival’s dream of pursuing a degree.
“[But] thanks to MTN Ghana Foundation, Gival is now studying without any impediment. I want to thank MTN Ghana Foundation for this kind gesture. They have allowed my daughter to focus on her studies and secure a brighter future”, Agnes shared with deep gratitude.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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