HIAF Academic Excellence Scholarship
The Honourable Ishmael Ashitey Foundation selects 3 applicants each year as recipients of the HIAF Academic Excellence Scholarship.
The HIAF Academic Excellence Scholarship is a highly selective, merit-based scholarship for outstanding senior high school students from Tema Manhean. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 3 applicants, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Award HIAF Scholars will receive 5,000 GHC yearly for up to 4 undergraduate years towards the cost of attendance at an accredited public university in Ghana. Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room & board, books, and transportationnote.
Basic Eligibility
To be eligible, students must be:
To be eligible, students must be:
1
Native of Tema Manhean (Must state family house).
2
Graduate of Junior Secondary School or Senior High School in Tema Manhean.
3
Graduate of Junior Secondary School or Senior High School in Tema Manhean.
4
In good academic standing with at least credits (A1–C4 in WASSCE and A–C in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three elective subjects, with a total aggregate not exceeding 24.
Application Process
To apply, students must submit:
To apply, students must submit:
1
Application
2
Transcript
3
Letters of recommendation (2)
4
500-word personal statement outlining why the applicant wants to attend their university of choice and how this scholarship will enable them to meet their educational goals.
5
Acceptance letter from an accredited public university in Ghana.
6
Interview
Timelines
Application
II
Opens: 1st November
Closes: 15th December
Closes: 15th December
Renewal
The scholarship will renew each year (up to 4 undergraduate years) provided you meet the requirements listed below.
The scholarship will renew each year (up to 4 undergraduate years) provided you meet the requirements listed below.
1
Maintain full-time enrollment each semester.
2
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
3
Submit a renewal application.
