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Ketu North MP Scholarship Scheme to honour second cohort of beneficiaries
March 12, 2026
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Ketu North MP Scholarship Scheme to honour second cohort of beneficiaries

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Key Points

  • Ketu North MP, Eric Edem Agbana, will host an awards ceremony for the second cohort of his scholarship initiative, The Ketu North Scholar.
  • The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Dzodze, recognizing tertiary students from the constituency.
  • Launched in 2025, the program aims to support brilliant but needy students to pursue higher education.
  • The first cohort provided over GH¢1.3 million in scholarships to more than 300 students.
  • For the second cohort, 400 out of 786 applicants were selected after a rigorous screening and interview process.

Why This Matters

This initiative is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses financial barriers to tertiary education at the local level, fostering human capital development. By empowering youth through education, it contributes to a more skilled workforce and can reduce socio-economic disparities within the constituency, aligning with national development goals for an educated populace.

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