New Delhi: The British High Commission Accra has said that 47 Ghana students have been selected to study in the UK on fully funded scholarships. This year, 17 scholars will pursue their studies at UK universities for one year, while 30 others will study on the Commonwealth Scholarship, according to the press release.
The event, which gathered scholarship awardees, alumni, and key officials from the High Commission and British Council, was a testament to the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana in fostering educational excellence and leadership development.
It noted further that, “Over the past 40 years, the Commonwealth Scholarship has funded the education of over 2,000 Ghanaians, while Chevening Scholarship has supported more than 400 young people from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso in the pursuance of world-class education. Many of these individuals have gone on to become pioneers in various sectors, ranging from governance to climate activism.”
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, expressed his pleasure in hosting some of Ghana’s brightest minds before they head to the UK for one year of higher learning. He emphasized that this event serves as a constant reminder of the potential that lies in the Ghanaian youth, the transformative power of the UK’s education institutions, and the astounding growth that can be achieved when countries work together.