Scholarships For Ghana .

 

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Scholarship Description: TEST (Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust) for Ghana was formed by a group of graduates from Linacre College, Oxford University and is a constituent member of the UK Charity, Test for Africa’s family. Its aim is to aid the social and economic development of Ghana by enabling bright but needy students to receive undergraduate education at Ghanaian public Universities and Polytechnics against their personal pledge to work for the benefit of their communities and their nation upon graduation. The fundamental philosophy behind the formation of TEST for Ghana is the belief that one of the causes of poverty in developing countries is a lack of education. By enabling bright, yet financially challenged Ghanaians the opportunity to undertake local tertiary education through a program of means tested scholarships in exchange for a personal bond requiring them to remain within Ghana, graduates are expected to make significant contributions to the social and economic development within their communities and their country.

Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (Test) is offering two fully funded Scholarships for Ghanaian students. These scholarships are available for undergraduate studies at public universities and polytechnics. These Scholarships are awarded to both new and to continuing students and are reviewed annually against both need and academic performance. The application deadline for this year is 31st August, 2015 and it continues for every year.
Below are the details:
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in following undergraduate courses or study of fields;
• Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Dentistry and Pharmacy
• Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
• Mining and Petroleum Engineering
• Geological/Earth Sciences
• Civil, Mechanical, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Biological, Biomedical sciences, Chemistry and Physics
• Education
• Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Arts and Humanities (specifically Social Science, African Studies and African Crafts)
• Economics and Business Studies (including Accountancy and Marketing)
• Hotel Management
• Construction, Architecture, Surveying and Planning
Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduate studies in Ghana.
Below is the full list of tertiary schools involved
Participating universities
• University of Ghana, Legon - Accra
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
• University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
• University of Development Studies, Tamale
• University of Education (all campus)
• University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
• University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
• University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)
Participating Polytechnics
• Accra Polytechnic
• Bolgatanga Polytechnic
• Cape Coast Polytechnic
• Ho Polytechnic
• Koforidua Polytechnic
• Kumasi Polytechnic
• Sunyani Polytechnic
• Takoradi Polytechnic
• Tamale Polytechnic
• Wa Polytechnic

Scholarship Provider: Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (Test)
Scholarship are be taken at: Ghana
Eligibility: The Awards are biased towards females that are 60% and 40% of males from the poorest regions of the countries, for University education (60:40) where appropriate, and are also available to handicapped students. Scholarships are offered to both new and to continuing students, and are reviewed annually against both need and academic performance. Those scholars graduating with First Class Honours degrees are invited to apply for the Norman & Ivy Lloyd Scholarship at Linacre College, Oxford University which provides full funding for one year’s Master’s degree studies in a subject of their choice.
Number of award(s): There are two fully funded scholarships available.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does the award cover? TEST for GHANA provides both full and partial scholarships for undergraduate study.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: All applicants who have been successful will be informed by e-mail. If latest by the end of November you have not received communication from TEST for Ghana, then consider your application not successful in this instance. You can, however, re-apply the next time applications are called for.
How to Apply: Application forms can be downloaded online at testghana.com or can be obtained from any students’ financial aid office at all participating Ghanaian public tertiary institutions (Universities and polytechnics). Application forms need to be completed in full, being as detailed as possible. Completed application forms should be submitted to the student financial aid office of the student’s institution or posted to TEST for Ghana through their postal address.
Note : All applicants must have a valid offer (admission letter) from their relevant accredited educational institution in one of the accepted disciplines and must file their application for TEST for GHANA scholarship support with their proposed educational institution and not with the Trust itself. The specified time frame for submission must be respected and the application complete. There are no exceptions allowed for late submission or for incomplete applications, as any such application will be automatically disqualified.
Applicants are required to complete a comprehensive application form (button) which provides extensive detail of their background, family and financial standing plus a history of their academic achievements. All claims made in the application must be accompanied by appropriate documentary support as proof of that claim. Applicants who falsify any claim will have their scholarship withdrawn. The application form includes a 500 word essay describing why applicants feel they are eligible and how they intend to use their education to improve the socio-economic prospects of their country.
TEST for GHANA Scholarships are not automatically renewed as students need to have demonstrated considerable academic progress in their academic work as well as have their financial status re-assessed annually.annually. Applicants must also respect their school authorities in that every communication with the Trust has to be made first to their institution which will be communicated to TEST for Ghana. Direct submissions from beneficiaries (both current and potential ) to the trust or individual trustees are not tolerated and will not be heeded. All information concerning awards will also be communicated to award holders through their institutions who are partners of TEST for Ghana.Due to the large number of applications received each year the screening process remains rigorous and applicants are advised to follow all instructions carefully as there will be no opportunity to clarify any information during processing.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for continuing students (Those applying for Ghana for the first time and those renewing their scholarship awards) is 30th June, 2015 and fresh student 31st August, 2015.
Understanding the Bond
TEST for GHANA scholarships are reserved for those persons who are personally committed to their country. TEST for GHANA is not for those persons wishing to emigrate and employ their newly received education elsewhere in the world. They are not loans and do not have to be repaid. Repayment is made in kind, through a personal pledge to remain in their country of origin and to work for the socio-economic benefit of Ghana. Accordingly, each applicant for a scholarship is required with their application, to commit to a five (5) year bond period following completion of their academic studies. The bond specifically states that they will remain in Ghana for at least five (5) years following their graduation and work in any field of their choice and contribute to national development.TEST for Ghana however does not offer employment for its beneficiaries and beneficiaries will need to find their own employment upon graduation.
This Bond does not prevent students from going outside of GHANA for further studies, but does require them to notify TEST for GHANA Trustees in writing and renew their pledge to serve out any outstanding bond period after completion of their overseas studies.
Fund Raising
TEST Ghana will ensure continuous flow of committed funds to provide ongoing support to scholars. Core funding support will be generated through commitments from the Lloyd family as well as generous donations from supporters. TEST deems continuous donations from supporters, in particular, very critical for maintaining financial resource flow which ultimately strengthens the effective functioning of the program. As donations increases so also shall the number of students supported each year.
Transparency
TEST for GHANA is required to be totally transparent and to maintain proper accounting records to standards and time frames established by the Trustees of TEST for GHANA