Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu shocked everyone when he announced major changes coming to student scholarships. The government will bring the Scholarship Authority Bill to Parliament next week to stop corrupt practices. Political connections and family favors have ruined the scholarship system for years. Deserving students lost out because they lacked powerful friends. The new bill will create fair rules that help qualified students instead of connected ones.
President John Dramani Mahama launched the No Fees Stress Policy at a college ceremony last Friday. The policy removes tuition fees for all first-year students at public universities and colleges across Ghana. Students with disabilities will receive even more help with the government covering all their school costs. This program keeps a major promise Mahama made during his election campaign. Education leaders want to remove money barriers that stop smart kids from attending college.
The President plans to start a special scholarship program for the country's brightest students. Ten top performers chosen by the West African Examinations Council will receive full Presidential Scholarships. These awards will focus on students studying Science, Mathematics, and Engineering subjects. The scholarships will last for the students' entire college programs. Traditional chiefs attended the launch ceremony showing their support for the education changes.
Money for student loans will double next year from 70 million to 150 million cedis. The Ghana Education Trust Fund will provide this extra cash to help more students pay for school. Minister Iddrisu called President Mahama a fountain of honor during his speech. The ceremony took place at SDA College of Education in Koforidua. These education reforms represent the government's biggest policy changes for students.
President John Dramani Mahama launched the No Fees Stress Policy at a college ceremony last Friday. The policy removes tuition fees for all first-year students at public universities and colleges across Ghana. Students with disabilities will receive even more help with the government covering all their school costs. This program keeps a major promise Mahama made during his election campaign. Education leaders want to remove money barriers that stop smart kids from attending college.
The President plans to start a special scholarship program for the country's brightest students. Ten top performers chosen by the West African Examinations Council will receive full Presidential Scholarships. These awards will focus on students studying Science, Mathematics, and Engineering subjects. The scholarships will last for the students' entire college programs. Traditional chiefs attended the launch ceremony showing their support for the education changes.
Money for student loans will double next year from 70 million to 150 million cedis. The Ghana Education Trust Fund will provide this extra cash to help more students pay for school. Minister Iddrisu called President Mahama a fountain of honor during his speech. The ceremony took place at SDA College of Education in Koforidua. These education reforms represent the government's biggest policy changes for students.
