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The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has awarded scholarships to 160 students to pursue various degree programmes at accredited public universities and tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Four persons with disabilities also received scholarships to study at the University of Cape Coast, Sekondi School for the Deaf and Akropong School for the Blind.
The scholarship covers academic facility user fees, stipend, accommodation and approved learning materials. The awards were officially presented at a ceremony held at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), which was attended by traditional leaders, parents, representatives of tertiary institutions and managers from Gold Fields.
The 160 students comprise 82 females and 78 males, with 80% studying various engineering and science programmes. Out of the 82 females, 64 are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The significant increase in the number of awards from last year's 120 scholarships is credited to a grant by the World Gold Council.
"With funding support of US$100,000 from the World Gold Council, the Foundation has been able to extend the scholarship programme to the Damang catchment communities this year, which was not covered last year due to funding limitations," said Robert Siaw, Lead Specialist, Community Relations.
The scholarship programme, launched in 2002, has empowered students and young people to achieve their full potential, while contributing to the development of human capital.
"At the heart of this initiative is the conviction that education and skills training are critical to the long-term sustainability of the nation and communities surrounding our mining operations," he added.
Former Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and technical advisor to the Minister of Education, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, noted that Gold Fields' continued investment in education was aligned with the government's inclusive policy.
"The Ministry of Education acknowledges that government alone cannot shoulder the full burden of providing quality and equitable education to all. In this regard, Gold Fields' intervention is not only timely but strategic," Prof Oduro stated.
All prospective students in the host communities are eligible to apply for the scholarship once they gain admission to any accredited public university or tertiary institution in Ghana.
