The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced its scholarship fund to provide support to students whose families were impacted by the floods resulting from the Akosombo dam spillage last year.
“If you are a resident in any of the affected communities and currently enrolled or continuing your studies at one (1) of the fifteen (15) public universities in Ghana, you are qualified to apply for this scholarship,” a statement issued by Administrative Secretary, Dr. I.K. Abdul-Hamid said.
Application Details
Application Period: Monday, 15 January 2024 to Friday, 26 January 2024
Application Procedure: Visit the https://forms.gle/qDJzQkJWHMbZQHU1A
Scholarship Highlights
Financial assistance for tuition fees, books, and living expenses. The aim is to empower students to continue their education despite the challenges faced by their families. We believe in the power of education to transform lives, and this scholarship fund is our commitment to supporting those who have faced adversity. Your academic journey matters to us, and we encourage eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity.
UTAG urged stakeholders to visit www.utag.edu.gh for more information and to access the application form.
UTAG earlier disclosed that the relief assistance extended to victims, especially students, in response to the Akosombo Dam flood disaster was insufficient.
At the launch of their report on a rapid assessment of the aftermath, particularly in eight districts affected by the dam spillage and subsequent floods, UTAG highlighted the inadequacy of emergency responses from various entities, including the government.
The Association has, however, emphasized the urgent need for enhanced support in education and other crucial aspects of social life.
To address this, the Association has pledged assistance with seed money of GH¢200,000 to students in selected communities within affected areas through the UTAG Educational Support Fund for all student victims entering any of the 15 member universities.
Addressing the media, the National President of UTAG, Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu, indicated that relief items given to the flood-affected victims were inadequate both in quantity and quality.
“Food donated by NGOs, women’s organizations, and NADMO were also being distributed. But what we observed was that the food was inadequate in both quality and quantity.”
He explained that “the kinds of foods that were actually provided were cereal-based. It was either rice or corn or flour and some canned fish. But that is not enough to meet their nutritional needs. We normally recommend that they try to eat a diverse diet. So imagine that when we interviewed the number of people, they indicated that they only have access to cereal but not protein.”