Ghana education fund supports 61 tertiary students

The Upper West Regional Chief Imam’s Education Fund in Ghana has provided GH¢138,536 in financial assistance to 61 tertiary students for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The latest disbursement represents an increase in the number of beneficiaries from 44 students supported during the previous academic year, reflecting growing demand for assistance with educational expenses.

Dr Saeed Moomin, secretary to the Upper West Regional Chief Imam Educational Endowment Fund, announced the support at a press conference held at the Regional Chief Imam’s residence in Wa, according to a report by Chale News citing MyJoyOnline.

Moomin said the fund continued to receive numerous requests from students seeking financial assistance, highlighting the difficulties some families face in meeting the costs of tertiary education.

Established in October 2022, the fund supports academically promising students who lack the financial resources to pursue their studies.

The selection process includes academic assessments, interviews to establish financial need and home verification visits to applicants’ families.

One of the beneficiaries, Ibrahim Salim, a final-year Political Science student at the University for Business and Integrated Development Studies, said the assistance had helped him continue his education despite financial difficulties.

The report said local leaders, including the Wa Municipal Chief Executive and the President of the Upper West Bar Association, encouraged beneficiaries to use the funds for their intended educational purposes.

They also urged former beneficiaries to contribute to the initiative when financially able, helping sustain support for future students.

The fund’s expansion illustrates the role community-led and faith-based initiatives can play in helping students access tertiary education when household resources are insufficient to cover educational cost.