The University of Cape Coast (UCC) awarded scholarships to 283 brilliant but needy students for the 2024/2025 academic year through the Students’ Financial Support Office (StuFSO). A scholars’ forum was held on November 15, 2024, at the Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman Auditorium to orient recipients on their responsibilities and privileges.
Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, Chairman of the event, urged recipients to excel academically and morally, encouraging them to support future scholarship initiatives. Ms. Grace Mensah, Head of StuFSO, emphasized maintaining academic excellence and avoiding distractions. The scholarship includes capacity-building training, mentorship, and internships. Beneficiaries shared testimonials on its positive impact.
The School of Business, through its Development Fund, provided additional sponsorship to 109 students this year, with GH₵620,000.00 spent since 2021. Senior university officials and committee members attended the event, offering congratulatory messages and support.
