In its commitment to support academic excellence and financial accessibility, the Students' Financial Support Office (STuFSO) at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held its annual scholarship awards ceremony.
The event celebrated the exceptional achievements of three hundred and fifteen (315) students who received various forms of scholarships, ranging from partial to full tuition supports.
The scholarship award scheme, which provides financial assistance to brilliant but needy students, saw a significant increase in applications this year. The office received one thousand six hundred and forty-six (1,646) applications, indicating a 5.3% increment compared to the one thousand, five hundred and sixty-four (1,564) applications received in 2023. This overwhelming response underscores the profound need for such initiatives and the University's commitment to ensuring that financial limitations do not hinder academic aspirations.
Prof. (Mrs) Rosemond Boohene, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC and chairperson of the Students’ Financial Support Committee
In her welcome address, the chairperson of the Students’ Financial Support Committee (SFSC), Prof. (Mrs) Rosemond Boohene, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, expressed her delight at the remarkable achievements of the 53 awardees who attained first-class honours.
She emphasized that the scholarships were distributed equitably across the University's Colleges, Faculties/Schools, and Departments, based on the students’ financial circumstances and the attainment of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better.
The scholarship program at UCC draws financial support from a diverse range of sources, including the Central Administration, the Office of the Dean of Students' Affairs, the Students' Representative Council, the Graduate Students' Association of Ghana, the Distance Students' Association of Ghana, the Junior Common Room Council, and the University's esteemed alumni.
A photo of some dignitaries who graced the occasion
This collaborative effort ensures the sustainability and broader impact of the scholarship initiative. For the 2023/2024 academic year, contribution from the School of Business was increased by GHC 150, 000, further expanding the financial resources available to support deserving students.
The break-down of awardees is as follows:
College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences – 78
College of Education Studies - 85
College of Health and Allied Sciences – 57
College of Humanities and Legal Studies – 95
The ceremony was graced by; the Oguaa Omankorahen, Nana Kojo Krah (I), the Manwerehen of Oguaa Traditional Area, Nana Kweku Enu III, Provosts, Deans, Directors, and a section of the University's student body.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC