By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi
One hundred and twenty students from seven coastal districts in the Western Region have received the Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme oil fields (TEN) Tertiary Scholars Aid to enhance their education.
Under the theme ‘Economic Development through Education’, the Tertiary Scholars Aid – introduced by Tullow and its partners and implemented by the Sekondi-Takoradi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (STCCI) – is aimed at supporting the education of needy but brilliant students.
“The beneficiaries are first-year students pursuing courses at various public universities, colleges of education and nursing and midwifery colleges,” Vincent Annan, Chief Executive Officer of STCCI, told the gathering at the award ceremony in Takoradi.
He said that apart from the laptops distributed to 100 out of the 120 beneficiaries, school and hostel fees, semester stipends and psychosocial support have been provided to all.
Benjamin Nii Kpani Addy, Deputy CEO of STCCI, explained: “644 applications were received, out of which 208 were shortlisted and then 120 were selected for the award. Forty were given full scholarships, while another forty received partial scholarships to attend public universities”.
He added that 20 have been admitted to nursing and midwifery colleges, and another 20 to teacher training colleges.
He clarified that “students who applied to private tertiary universities and those who opted for fee-paying schemes did not qualify”.
“We are reopening the application process for the 2025/2026 academic year. The selection will remain rigorous; and I advise future applicants to provide honest information about themselves,” he added.
Edmund Fiifi Enchill, Social Performance Manager at Tullow Ghana, mentioned: “Tullow and its partners have been working to support the development of resilient communities in our area of influence since inception”.
He indicated that over the past eight years, Tullow has strategically invested in education from the basic level, aimed at building resilient fishing communities and supporting the overall development of the country.
“At the pre-school level, investments in the construction of 12 kindergartens — mostly in fishing communities, STEM centres, STEM clubs and after-school study programmes at the primary level are aimed at building a solid educational foundation. These initiatives have positively impacted over 8,000 pupils and students.”
He explained that as students progressed through the basic levels into senior high school, Tullow introduced scholarships that provided bursaries and provisions at the SHS level. Dubbed the Scholar’s Aid Project, the programme has supported over 1,800 students with scholarships.
“It is our hope that these scholarships will go a long way to help foster critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills that are essential for addressing the complex challenges of our time,” Mr. Enchill said.
“We envision a future where every student has access to quality education, regardless of their circumstances or place of birth; and we invite the community to join us in this mission as we continue to collaborate and make a difference in the lives of young people,” he added.
The beneficiaries, led by Beatrice Kwamekyi, expressed gratitude to Tullow and its partners for supporting them to continue their education.
