KNUST Students Receive Francis Faki Amanquah Foundation Scholarship.
Six exceptional second-year female students from the Departments of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, have been awarded the Francis Faki Amanquah Foundation (FFAF) Scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The Francis Faki Amanquah Foundation, a non-profit organization established in memory of the late Francis Faki Amanquah, a KNUST alumnus, aims to provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities to young Ghanaian women pursuing higher education at KNUST.
The second cohort of beneficiaries includes Delali Mina Torgah, Christabel Benewaah, Khadija Ndaiya Kamil, Ikhlas Adeola Abdul-Sattar, Ampem Kobi Afriyie, and Isobel Naa Norkor Noye. Recognized for their outstanding academic performance, the recipients were awarded a comprehensive scholarship package covering tuition fees, accommodation, a stipend, and a laptop.
According to Mrs. Mercy Bruce-Amanquah, Founder and CEO of the Foundation, the late Francis Faki Amanquah believed in the transformative power of education, and the foundation is committed to carrying on his legacy by supporting young women in their academic pursuits. The scholarship is expected to have a positive impact on the recipients, enabling them to focus on their studies and achieve their full potential.