My name is Samuel Ayangba Akanonge, and I was born and raised in Kandiga, a small village in the Upper East Region of Ghana's northern region. On September 5, 1989, I was born. I have five siblings—four girls and one boy—and Mr. and Mrs. Abolga are my parents. One significant duty of the boy child in the northern region of Ghana is to care for the domestic animals that we raise at home, such as goats, sheep, cattle, etc. This is commonly referred to as the "cowboy," which literally means taking the animals out to feed and drink at the grazing field.

When I was five years old, I started acting like a cowboy until my youngest brother was old enough to take over and go to school. Every boy and child has a responsibility to help out on the farm during the rainy season (the farming season) in our community. It is evident that I must cease attending school and work on the farm until the agricultural season is over before returning to school because my main source of income is seasonal subsistence farming.

These activities helped me develop an emotional connection to the environment and biodiversity preservation. I began working hard at the young age of ten to support myself and my siblings, and it was because of this that I began farming on my own and selling domestic animals at our neighborhood market every market day in order to survive.

In 1983, when there was a drought that lasted for more than a year and led to wildfires that decimated all of their possessions when their building caught fire, my dad informed me they were living better previously but lost everything. Since they still remember their situation and occasionally cry over losing all of their life savings, my parents are not in a stable mental state.

As a young boy, I developed a strong connection to nature and often questioned how things came into being, why there were seasons when it rained and others when it didn't, and why there were so many bushfires that destroyed farmland. I had no idea what would happen when we cleared the ground and erected yam planting mounds, vegetable planting beds, and other leguminous crops, which are the main crops that thrive in our soil.

Despite all of the difficulties I endure, I never gave up on my studies. Regardless of the fact that they themselves lack education, my parents constantly remind us to work hard and attend school since we have nothing and it is education that will ultimately save us.

Despite the difficulty of going from one community to another to buy domestic animals for sale and skipping school during the growing season, I was able to complete both my basic and secondary education.

I went to Amenga-Etigo Primary and Junior High School and graduated in 2010. During the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), I was the second-best graduating student in the institution. In 2014, after being accepted into Zamse Secondary School, I took the West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Later, I enrolled in a natural resources management bachelor's program at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani in Ghana's Bono Region. I should have finished my third year during the 2019–2020 academic year, but here I am. When it came time to pay for my studies, I had little choice but to stop and keep trading in domestic animals to earn a little extra cash.

I must admit that I occasionally have to miss a week of classes in order to travel to villages in the northern region of Ghana, buy these animals, and then transfer them to Sunyani, where I attend school, where I will sell them. Since I am the first member of my family to have even considered pursuing a bachelor's degree, I must say that I have battled to reach that goal thus far.

My dependence on my own family, which consists of a wife and four children, is another issue impeding my education. I wish to finish my bachelor's degree and keep going to the highest level possible throughout it all.

My Goals

My mission is to free myself and my family from the bonds of poverty, which have prevented my family's ambitions of obtaining a high degree of education from coming true and have caused most of my siblings to end it at the level of Senior High School due to lack of resources and opportunity.

In order to explore my admirable ideas and interests regarding the effects of nature and biodiversity conservation in Ghana and elsewhere, as well as to establish myself as a successful businessman both locally and internationally and to enter the farming industry, it is my goal to pursue the highest level of study, possibly a Ph.D. in Natural Resource Management.

My Interests

I'm a highly motivated and organized person looking for a responsible position where I can use my skills to promote the preservation of biodiversity and the natural world. I am interested in taking on tasks that promote our natural resources and bodies since it is crucial to maintain nature and natural resources.

My Hobbies

My interests include taking safari tours to observe wildlife, birds, and butterflies.

I enjoy reading about nature and biodiversity conservation, as well as playing and watching indoor and outdoor sports like football and wrestling.

My name is Irene Amon-Asiedu. I am 23years. I am  currently a final year student in the University of Cape Coast studying Biomedical Science.  I will successfully complete my undergraduate studies on 12th November 2022 and graduate  with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. I have a general interest in healthcare and disease treatment. I intend to pursue graduate studies in the field of Biomedical engineering.

My interest in Biomedical engineering stems from an unfortunate occurrence in my family. Before my nephew could learn how to walk, he had all his toes on one foot surgically removed due to complications from a herbal treatment which was purported to expedite the process of walking in infants. I have been a firsthand witness to the agonizing experience my little nephew has endured growing up. The physical encumbrance imposed by his deformed foot is nothing compared to the emotional and psychological trauma he goes through on a daily basis. His inability to walk and mingle with his contemporaries has greatly affected his quality of life and self esteem.

During my undergraduate studies, my interest in Biomedical engineering was further intensified as I was exposed to the many and obvious defects and deficiencies the Ghanaian health facet faces. As the world advances towards a more technologically inclined basis of disease treatment, Ghana still holds some very obsolete and redundant means of delivering healthcare. Today, In advanced countries, with the help of softwares and sophisticated contraptions, healthcare has become a very fast and seamless process. Patients tend to spend lesser periods at the hospital and there’s little to no errors in diagnosis and drug prescriptions. Medical devices designed by Biomedical engineers are being employed today as replacements for lost body parts. The future of disease treatment is contingent on technology and Biomedical engineers are majorly fronting this charge. A career in Biomedical engineering will enable me to provide a more lasting solution to the predicament of my nephew and other persons with such challenges. I will also contribute immensely towards the improvement of the Ghanaian health sector.  

I am from a family of six. I like to read and keep tabs on all current happenings. I enjoy modeling and like to spend time with friends and family. I have my own clothing business which helps me to make ends meet. I am eager to learn and very diligent in my work. I approach every project or assignment with utmost seriousness and assiduousness. I work very well in a team and I have no problems following the direction of my superiors. I possess the capacity to learn quickly and to perform individual assignments with little supervision.

I believe I am very motivated to achieve all my career objectives and this sponsorship will definitely help make my dreams a reality.

Thank you.

MY PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am Daniel Anaba Akurugu, a level 400 undergraduate student pursuing Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. I am the second born of four siblings. My home town is Sumbrungu, Bolgatanga Municipal in the Upper East Region. I had my basic education at Sumbrungu-Kolgo Junior High School and proceeded to Navrongo Senior High School for my middle level education. Listening to music and cooking are the things I like doing when I am idle. I am aspiring to be a great entrepreneur like Aliko Dangote, so I work hard to excel in my academics and to gain much knowledge about entrepreneurship. I have participated in a few workshops about entrepreneurship in the quest to become a great entrepreneur. The goals I set for myself include to,

Obtain my bachelor's degree by the end of 2022, finish my national service and get readmitted into the University of Cape Coast or any other University in Ghana or outside to pursue my masters degree by 2023 and, obtain a PhD degree by 2028. My focus is to remain in the academia and impart knowledge to the young ones after my PhD degree. I strongly believe that when my neighbor or community is elevated, then I am also. And as such, I am currently undertaking a project which is aimed at eliminating drug abuse among the youth in my community. Drug abuse is currently alarming in my community and other neighboring communities. Currently, I visit basic schools in the community and the surrounding communities to educate the youth about the effects of drug abuse. I am ready to partner with any organization with similar interests to combat this current social canker.

How my education is sponsored! I lost my father in 2000, when I was in basic two (B2) and my mother who was a petty trader supported me throughout the rest of my basic education. After writing the basic education certificate examination (B.E.C.E) in April, 2007, I travel to the capital city, Accra and worked for five months and was able to save money that catered for my admission fee and feeding in the Senior High School. The subsequent years' fees were paid through the jobs I do during every term vacation. After a successful completion of SHS in 2011, I worked as a people teacher (non profesional) from 2012 to 2018 where I was able to gather enough money which founded my level 100, 200, and 300 tuition fee. My level 400 tuition fee was paid through money I borrowed from a friend's father who agreed that I pay after graduation without interest attach. This was necessary because of the deadline the University gave for registration of courses. My outstanding debts now are my housing fee and graduation fee which sums up to three thousand, five hundred Ghana cedis (Gh3500). I couldn't pay all my housing fee last academic year in addition to the current year and my house owner has agreed I pay him as at when I get it.

MY GOALS, INTERESTS, FAMILY, AND HOBBIES

I am Asiedu Jennifer, a level 400 student at the university of cape coast offering BSC. Biomedical science as a prerequisite to Medicine. I am 22 years of age. I have 5 siblings, with 3 who are married and 2 who are schooling. I am the sixth(6th) and last born of my family. My father is a primary teacher (grade 6) pensioner and my mother is a trader who sells African print materials. I stay at Obuasi in the Ashanti region.

I chose my area of study because I want to work in the health field and help my community in getting good health care and my interest grew stronger as my course progressed. One of my short-term goals is to get up to speed, enroll in a graduate entry to medical college, and undertake further training or development to increase my productivity and value in becoming a medical doctor. My long-term goal is to increase my subject knowledge and specialize in surgery. My core interest or desire is in the field of medicine, using it to cure diseases and help individuals get better health care.

I like reading and researching in my leisure time. I also love singing and I am a member of the Methodist church choir both at home and on campus. I also like playing leadership roles by gathering young ladies to mentor on how to live their life as they age and how to ensure good personal hygiene to improve healthcare.

I would be glad if I get the opportunity to be enrolled on scholarship in any university across the world to achieve my goal to help my community and Africa as a whole.

My name is Emelia Bolisoma . I am twenty years old. I come from Kintampo in the Brong East Region. I am the eldest of my nine siblings born to Mr. And Mrs Emmanuel Akwasi Krah who have divorced for the past eleven years. My father is a peasant farmer while my mother is jobless. I have actually tasted misery since I grew up and the hardship is still lingering . I had admission to the University of Cape Coast in pursuit of Bsc in Economics. Since my arrival on campus, life has really been tough in that it is actually affecting every sphere of my life not leaving out my academics. There has not been any collaborative effort of my divorced parents in my upkeep and this indeed has made me speechless because I have nobody in particular to stand by me in this hard moment of my struggle. I enjoy reading and love to be a big time enterprenuer if I get support in the persuit of my program. A brief story of myself.

Osbert Coleman is a young enthusiastic individual skilled in sustainable development, communication, English language, customer service management, entrepreneurship, team management and development, biological sciences, finance legalities and administration. He is currently in the field of environmental science and aspires to link it with international relations, business management and legal studies. He says, "My goal is to be heard by many and especially getting to be on the UN because I love diplomacy and international relations so, I would love to couple it with my background in environmental science to help solve climate issues.

I love talking to people I love making friends I’m free spirited and tend to more open minded.  My parents did not marry after I came to this world and then my grandmother has been the one taking care of me since I was three years old. I honestly barely see my parents."

I was raised by my grandmother since I was an infant. At the age of 19 years, I moved to stay with my mum in Accra. When it comes to interests and hobbies, I would have to say my volunteer work is the most important thing in my life in that regard. I’ve also learned valuable skills along the way. I’ve had opportunities to lead projects, connect with people in need, and become part of a dedicated team that shares common goals. The experience is invaluable, and I look forward to my time there greatly. I usually spend my leisure time reading books. I like reading new and trending novels and my favourite genres. My goal is to be a good colleague and employee and prominent entrepreneur, and to earn a decent salary that will allow me to support my family and the people I love. 

A BIT ABOUT MYSELF

I am Amoakowaa Anne Koranteng, the second born of four children, and a victim of a broken home. At age (8) eight, mum and dad divorced, and we were left under the care of a mother who had no formal education. We happen to be in a rural village, a town called Kakoase in the Eastern Region of Ghana where less opportunity is. As young as I could remember, my father was supporting us in the best way possible from tuition, to what we will feed the next day until the unexpected happened. He fell sick and couldn't rise up, hence no support from his end.

One might be wondering how then did you reach the level you find yourself at now? Were you on a scholarship? The answer is no! I often will say, "life started for me at that stage". Mum made it clear to us that we need to support her for her to do the same for us. So we did. I and my siblings were enrolled in an elementary school that was rotational, with one set beginning in the morning and other in the afternoon. So there are times we will be on the morning section and then vice versa for the subsequent week. We hawked on the street, selling chewing sticks, pure water, and anything possible for us to feed ourselves and pay bills. This continued till I had the opportunity to be in the boarding school for my second cycle of education.

I developed an interest in teaching while at boarding school, so right after my secondary school education, I had the opportunity to teach for two years at the primary level. Through this interest of mine, I made money which was enough to cater for my first academic year at University. While at the tertiary, I nurtured my cooking hobby, I cooked for men either at a fee or for free which made it possible for me to pay for printout materials and other reading materials. Even during my vacations, I hit the street again hawking in traffic lights for extra money till school resumed.

During my national service, I discovered my true self, I take much delight when I teach or address the needs of others by helping them in solving their academic issues. In my counseling sessions with my academic counselors, I realized I was good with research so I decided to pick a career path to venture into academia(research), so I saved towards that.

I got admission for my master's and currently, I had my proposal approved to research on “Spa Goers’ Privacy Concerns, Expectations and their Post consumption responses” this is a topic under wellness tourism.

Aside from that, I have an interest in teaching others employable soft skills and technical skills thus I am a member of the junior career peer coach. Here I am equipped to take other students through work etiquette, CV writing, LinkedIn, and how to write cover letters. Furthermore, I am a volunteer at the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub. We learn employable skills to facilitate others with the mindset of an entrepreneur through the use of design thinking so they can grow and properly plan their ideas.

For me to achieve my life goals, the completion of my thesis is key, I have to have to obtain a certificate in post-diploma in education before I can be employed as a lecturer. Sadly, there

aren’t any grant to help me fast track my thesis . However, what I gathered through the summit I attended at my university recently the speakers spoke about perseverance and that if you set your mind to something, you will achieve it all cost.

Also, as an individual with an interest in wellness tourism, I want my future student to have a better understanding of what the field has to offer. So I am looking forward to having practical knowledge in Spa treatment services so I won’t just produce theory but practical aspects can be demonstrated as well.

In summary, my long-term goal is to be a professor in the field of tourism specifically researching into anything Wellness Tourism and other related affairs, be a career coach, and to write about how I survived by not allowing poverty to be a barrier for me to climb the academic ladder. I also want to have a SPA that students can use for practical sessions by learning to be a therapist myself. My interest lies in teaching, mentoring, and learning new things that can transform lives too. I also want to keep up with my hobbies so I will continue to get better at cooking and keeping up with football.

Thank you.

I am Eugenia Afi Opare, a young lady who hails from Mamfe Akuapem in the Eastern region of Ghana. My hobbies are reading, cooking and listening to music. I love to smile and spread happiness as much as I can. I am among a family of seven siblings with both parents alive (Father-74years, Mother-60years). Growing up in a small village with a population of less than two thousand, it was almost impossible for me to find out what my talents and interests really were. Although I had great ambitions of becoming one of the most successful women in the world, identifying which area I was excellent at, became a herculean task, but through it all, my pessimism and the overriding urge to succeed in life has brought me thus far.

My successes in life so far have been, gaining admission to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to read Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences (Economics, Geography and Sociology), serving as the Oguaa Hall Vice President and Women’s Desk President, contesting for the Students’ Representative Council Vice President and finally being posted to the Institutional Affiliation Office under the Directorate of Academic Affairs, UCC, to carry out my National Service.

Although I excelled academically in my Bachelor’s degree, at some point I felt Geography and Sociology were not my area of interest. I discovered what my passion and real interests were, during my involvement in students’ politics and my National Service at the Institutional Affiliation Office; where I was assigned to the Administration and Documentation Desk to assist the Administrator in her work whilst assisting the Institutional Partnership for Running of Outreach Programmes Desk in teaching and research activities of the office. This period made me discover what my real passion and interests were.

As a young woman who loves politics and now, administrative work, a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Management has become my priority. I feel the need to study a master’s programme that will equip me with knowledge of the role and development of the public sector. A programme that will provide an insight into Public Policy, Public Administration and Management and factors that may affect it locally and internationally, emphasizing on the relationship that exist between leadership and management in government and administrative processes.

Finally, realizing what my passion and interests are has made me come to the conclusion that; “Life is actually what happens, whilst you’re busy making other plans”. I am overwhelmed about how much I have learnt about the administrative work and how much knowledge I would always want to add up. A scholarship to study a Master of Commerce, Public Policy and Management at the University of Cape Coast would be a dream come true for a young black girl with great ambitions.

I hope my application meets your kindest consideration.

Thank you.

Introduction:  I am Gyasi Hassan Umar, a young man who comes from Nkoranza-Bonsu in the Bono East region of Ghana. My hobbies are reading, soccer and movies & documentaries. I love to smile and spread happiness as much as I can. I have three siblings in addition to me with both parents alive (Father-64years, Mother-60years). Growing up in a small village with a population of less than two thousand, it was almost impossible for me to find out what my talents and interests really were. Although I had great ambitions of becoming one of the most successful men in this country and the world at large. Identifying which field I was excellent at, became a herculean task, but through it all, my pessimism and the overriding urge to succeed in life has brought me this far.

My successes in life so far have been, gaining admission to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to read Bachelor of Education Arts (History, Religion & Human Values), serving as the Treasurer and Financial secretary for Autism Breath Ghana foundation (UCC Chapter) and finally being posted to the Institutional Affiliation Office under the Directorate of Academic Affairs, UCC, to carry out my National Service.

I excelled academically in my Bachelor’s degree, and since then, my interest has always remained advancing my knowledge in history which will enable me to contribute my quota towards the reconstruction of the history of our people. Although during my National Service at the Institutional Affiliation Office; where I was assigned to the Institutional Programme Accreditation and Affiliation Desk to assist the Administrators in their work whilst assisting the Institutional Partnership for Running of Outreach Programmes Desk in teaching and research activities of the office, my interest and passion in academia has continued to remain paramount.

As a young man who loves History, a Master’s degree in History has become my priority. I feel the need to study a master’s programme that will equip me with historical knowledge that will enable to fill some of the gaps in our history and correct some of the misconceptions Eurocentric historians have propounded against Africa and Africans.

Finally, realizing what my passion and interests are has made me come to the conclusion that; “you cannot have a great future if you don’t know your past”. I am overwhelmed about how much people like you are striving to making Africa a better place and making Africans everywhere in the world to be proud of their roots. Such actions motivate me seek more knowledge to add up to what I have acquired. A scholarship to study a Master of Philosophy in History at the University of Cape Coast would be a dream come true for a young black gentleman with great ambitions.

I hope my application meets your kindest consideration.

Thank you.
Gyasi Hassan Umar

Persis Akosua Yentumi is the only girl and the last born in a family of five with two brothers. The firstborn is Joshua Yentumi, a first-class graduate in BSc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Cape Coast. He is currently reading his masters in the area of Gene therapy at the Thrivus Institute for Biomedical Science and Technology in Ghana. He is a passionate young man who is very intelligent, hardworking, and ready to bring positive change to his country through science. Nathaniel Yentumi is the second child, he read computer programming after senior high school and is yet to further into the university. He currently works in a retail shop of Ernest Chemist. He hopes to bring innovative ideas to make life easier through technology. My mum is Mrs. Esther Yentumi, and my dad Mr. Benjamin Yentumi is an electrician. We are a small but mighty family.

At a very young age, I loved science and wanted to have a career in that field, so I joined the Ghana Red Cross in primary 3. I was good at what I did because I have a passion for it, I started representing my school in inter-school quizzes and went to seminars. In 2010, I was awarded the most dedicated member of the Ghana Red Cross in my district. I read general sciences in senior high school and was looking forward to entering medical school right after graduation. Due to certain challenges, I was unable to go into medical school, but that did not stop me because I am a goal-getter. I decided to opt for Biomedical Science which is a pre-med program at the University of Cape Coast and I got enrolled. It has been a tough one for the past four years in the university but I was able to sail through all the challenges and got to be a first-class graduating student through hard work, perseverance, dedication, responsible, punctuality, honesty, and strategy. I have been the class secretary from level 200 (2nd year) till date and a group leader for some mini projects in the various courses.

My hobbies are cooking, dancing, listening to music, and talking to friends about exciting topics. One of my goals is to be a CEO of a restaurant with me as a part-time chef, this is because I love cooking. Everyone enjoys my food and my friends love to eat at my place, I cook for my friends and family during their birthdays and events. I will create recipes for my food collection and it will be a healthy, nutritious, and delicious delicacy enjoyed globally.

My ultimate goal is to be a renowned pediatrician and save the lives of children in my country, continent, and world as a whole. With the saying that nothing good comes easy, I am ready to work harder and smarter to achieve my set goal. I want to continue to medical school after graduating from pre-med to work towards achieving my goal.