UDS : Call For Applications for Educational Pathways International Scholarships for 2016/17

APPLICATION FORM and other detailed information can be obtained from the UDS website: http://www.uds.edu.gh/ or UDS International office ( Central Administration room 35 or 36).

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: 30^th September, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: No applications would be accepted after the deadline.

For further information please contact the undersigned in the UDS International office.

INFORMATION FOR 1^ST, 2^ND 3^RD YEAR APPLICANTS ONLY

University for Development Studies International Office is accepting 2016/17 applications for the award of scholarships from the Educational Pathways International scholarship scheme. The scholarships are designed for high achievers (Gifted Student) who are from areas of need.

The scholarship will cover tuition, books, as well as room and board, and a little extra and will be awarded for four years as long as excellent academic standards of at least a B CGPA (3.0GPA) continue to be met.

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are in 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd year.
2. Reside in an impoverished part of the country.
3. Attended a less endowed school (GES approved)
4. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.
5. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits)
6. Obtained an aggregate of 11 or better at the WASSCE) for First year applicants
7. A minimum grade for prospective continuing student applicants must be at least CGPA of 3.7. More Females are encouraged to apply.
8. Confirm that you are not currently receiving support through any other scholarship program and pledge not to accept any other scholarship while in the EPI program.
9. Are willing to work for a minimum of two years in Ghana upon graduation.
10. Will during no-school periods, work in a company as an internship or do community service within Ghana.
11. Are a gifted child.

Submit a completed SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION and the required essays and

• High School Transcripts (or all terminal reports)
• WASSCE Certificate
• Admission Letter from the University
• University Acceptance Letter
• Records regarding achievement tests, academic awards, honors, and substantive assessments by teachers, including letters of recommendation.
• Prospective continuing student applicants should also add their completed University Academic Transcripts, (including current third trimester results)
• Documents to substantiate your need.

For enquiries call the University for Developments Studies International Office on 0372095761.

HOW TO APPLY

EPI offers University scholarships to Ghanaian students of great financial need who, on the basis of academic achievement, intelligence, personal recommendations, and other supporting materials, can be considered “gifted”

EPI accepts applications from students accepted and registered at the University of Ghana, Accra, Kwame Nkrumah University of science and Technology, Kumasi, and the University for Development Studies, Tamale. Prospective candidates are required to visit the UDS International office at the start of the first trimester to see if they qualify.

Scholarships are highly competitive and require the submission of a formal application which includes written essays describing why the applicant feels he/she should be considered for the program; his/her career goals and how upon graduation he/she will make a difference within his or her home country. Finalists are interviewed by a panel consisting of EPI staff and personnel from UDS. Scholarships are awarded once a year in the first trimester.

The following application is to be submitted to the UDS International office, Tamale Ghana only after pre-qualification. EPI does not review any applications directly.

Click HERE to download Educational Pathways Application Form