(AUDIO): Four Tertiary Students from Tema Manhean Benefit From HIAF scholarship
The Honourable Ishmael Ashitey Foundation (HIAF) has disbursed its first scholarship benefits to four natives of Tema Manhean who are pursuing various courses in the Tertiary Institutions in the country.
The beneficiaries are Ms Jennifer Tordi Mantey, a Dietetics and nutrition student at the University of Cape Coast; Mr. Bernard Tetteh Mensah studying Chemistry at KNUST; Mr. Kennedy Akwetey Mensah and Kenneth Okoe Mensah both studying computer science at KNUST.
Ms. Sheba Ashitey the Executive Director of the Foundation said the first disbursement was done to coincide with the first anniversary of their late father Hon. Ishmeal Ashitey who was the former Greater Accra Regional Minister.
She explained that the Foundation is a legacy of their father and had the goal to enhance the lives of residents of Tema Manhean by awarding three-merit based scholarships to students from the community with high academic credentials to pursue various degree programmes at a public university in Ghana.
Ms Ashitey stated that the award of these scholarships serves as a testament to their commitment to their father and the Tema Manhean community.
She indicate that the Foundation would also mentor the students throughout their studies and connect them to industries after the completion of their courses.
The Students who couldn’t hide their joy expressed gratitude for the gesture and promised to learn hard to impacts other lives in future.
Story by: Rebecca Lartey / Ahotoronline.com
