Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq), Director of Academic Affairs, has been a dedicated member of the Students’ Financial Support Committee (SFSC) since the establishment of the Students’ Financial Support Office in 2020. He has played a key role in reviewing criteria for accessing financial aid, determining bursary and scholarship packages, and overseeing financial support from internal and external sources. His contributions include creating awareness of opportunities, publishing essential financial assistance information, establishing policies and automated processes for timely awards, and introducing work-study programs for students. His dedication, collaborative spirit, and insightful leadership have been instrumental in ensuring deserving students receive the support needed to succeed.
During the 56th Congregation's Open Day, TV UCC interviewed representatives from the Students' Financial Support Office (StuFSO) and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation. The discussion covered StuFSO's services, including eligibility criteria and the application process for financial aid. Mr. Abdel-Razak Yakubu, Executive Secretary of the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation, shared the foundation's objectives and new initiatives to support students. The event showcased the strong partnership between StuFSO and the foundation in enhancing educational opportunities for University of Cape Coast students.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation Scholars Association held its annual meeting on 13th January 2024, with the Students’ Financial Support Office (StuFSO) in attendance. The meeting aimed to remind scholars of their responsibilities and inform them of upcoming activities, including the social service project and the annual verification exercise.
On February 6th, 2024, the management of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast invited the Students’ Financial Support Office (StuFSO) to educate its students about the financial assistance services available. Madam Esther Dede Azzu and Mr. Emmanuel Eshun represented the Office during the session.
As part of the 56th Congregation of the University of Cape Coast, an Open Day event was held on Monday, 22nd January 2024, at the forecourt of the Sam Jonah Library. Various faculties and departments gathered to showcase their academic and research activities, engaging a wide audience of students, faculty, and visitors.
The Students’ Financial Support Office was honored to receive an eight-member delegation from Ghana National Gas Company Limited on Tuesday, 20th February, 2024. The Ghana Gas Scholarship Scheme which is their educational scholarship scheme aims to support the education and development of Ghanaian students pursuing undergraduate or HND programmes in any of Ghana’s public tertiary institutions.
Staff from the Students` Financial Support Office were present at this year`s annual orientation organized for freshmen organized by the Office Of the Dean Of Students at the locations below.
In December 2019, the Students’ Financial Support Office at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) embarked on a mission to provide financial aid to deserving students. This year marked a significant milestone as the office disbursed its 3rd batch of scholarships. To foster interaction and gather feedback, the inaugural UCC Scholars’ Forum was held on March 9th and 10th, 2023.
As part of the activities lined up for the 1st to 5th congregation, there was an Open Day scheduled
on Wednesday, 29th March, 2023 at the Forecourt, Sam Jonah Library and the Staff of the
Students’ Financial Support Office participated in the event. Open Day is organised to showcase
or exhibit services and products from the various Colleges, Faculties and Schools of the
University of Cape Coast.
The Vice-Chancellor has nominated the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof (Mrs.) Rosemond Boahene as the chairperson of the Students’ Financial Support Committee to oversee the activities of the Students’ Financial Support Office and commended Prof Dora F. Edu-Buandoh the former Pro Vice-Chancellor and immediate past chairperson of the committee for her selfless contributions.