A total of 127 first-year tertiary students from the seven coastal districts of the Western Region have received educational support under the TEN Tertiary Scholars Aid programme to further their academic pursuits.
The initiative, themed “Economic Development Through Education,” is spearheaded by Tullow and its partners and implemented by the Sekondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STCCI). It aims to support brilliant but needy students enrolled in public tertiary institutions.
At an award ceremony in Takoradi, Vincent Annan, Chief Executive Officer of STCCI, disclosed that the beneficiaries are enrolled in various public universities, Colleges of Education, and Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges.
In addition to receiving tuition and hostel fee support, each student is entitled to semester stipends and psychosocial care. Furthermore, 100 out of the 120 recipients received laptops to aid their studies.
According to Benjamin Nii Kpani Addy, Deputy CEO of STCCI, the selection process was rigorous. Out of 644 applicants, 208 were shortlisted, with 120 ultimately chosen. Among them, 40 students were awarded full scholarships and another 40 received partial scholarships for studies in public universities. The remaining 40 were split evenly between Nursing and Midwifery Colleges and Colleges of Education.
He clarified that applicants to private institutions and those who opted for fee-paying programmes were not eligible for the scheme. Mr. Addy added that applications for the 2025/2026 academic year would soon open and urged prospective candidates to provide accurate information during the application process.
Edmund Fiifi Enchil, Social Performance Manager at Tullow, highlighted the company’s long-term commitment to building resilient communities through education.
He noted that over the past eight years, Tullow has invested in educational infrastructure such as kindergartens, STEM centres, and clubs across fishing communities—impacting more than 8,000 students.
Mr. Enchil explained that the Tertiary Scholars Aid forms part of a broader effort that has already supported over 1,800 senior high school students.
“We hope these scholarships will nurture critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills essential for tackling modern challenges,” he said, adding that Tullow envisions a future where all students, regardless of their background, have access to quality education.
In an interview with Adom News, Mike Abekah Aidoo, Secretary of the Western Regional Canoe Council, commended the initiative. He described it as a vital opportunity for youth in coastal communities to access better education and urged the beneficiaries to take full advantage of the support provided.
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