Several beneficiaries of the MTN Ghana Foundation’s Bright Scholarship have graduated from tertiary institutions across Ghana as valedictorians and top award winners, marking a significant outcome for a programme created to support brilliant but financially challenged students.
Eight scholars who excelled academically were honoured by the Foundation for their performance, resilience and determination.
Behind the awards were personal stories shaped by hardship, uncertainty and persistence. For many of the students, the scholarship was the support that kept them in school and gave them the confidence to keep pushing.
Speaking at an event held in honour of the scholars, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, praised the beneficiaries for what they had achieved.
“What you have achieved is not simply the result of intelligence; it is a testament to your tenacity. We are incredibly proud of each one of you, and we want you to carry this momentum forward. Excellence should not be a destination; it must become a way of life,” she said.
She said the experiences shared by the graduates reflected the reason the MTN Ghana Foundation continues to invest in education.
“You belong in every room you walk into. With discipline, resilience and purpose, there is no ceiling to what you can achieve. MTN Ghana stands with you not only as a supporter of your education, but as a stakeholder in your future.”
She added: “You have reminded us of why we do this work. You have shown that when young people are given the right support, they rise beyond circumstance. That is what impact means to us.”
One of the scholarship selection panellists, Mr. Daniel Boateng, said the quality of applications received from across the country made the selection process particularly difficult.
“The calibre of applicants for this cohort was extraordinary. It was one of the most demanding reviews we have undertaken, and it reinforced the depth of untapped talent that exists across the country. This inspired the Foundation to increase the number of scholarships from what was previously planned.”
One of the honoured graduates, Issahaku Hamdia of the University for Development Studies, completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with distinction.
She said the scholarship changed the course of her life.
“When I first heard about the scholarship, I was not sure I stood a chance. But MTN believed in me before I fully believed in myself. That belief changed everything, not just my finances, but my confidence, my sense of purpose, and my belief that someone out there genuinely cared about my future.”
Hamdia described the scholarship as a life-defining opportunity and encouraged the Foundation to continue supporting students from underserved communities.
The MTN Bright Scholarship programme supports high-performing students with financial need through tertiary education.
Over the years, it has become one of the major private-sector scholarship interventions in Ghana, helping many young people complete their education and move into professional life with confidence and skills.
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