TULLOW TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
The University of Ghana Tullow Tertiary Scholarship Scheme (UG/TTSS), funded by Tullow PLC, is aimed at building capacity in areas where Tullow’s host countries experience significant skills gaps, especially, but not exclusively, in the oil and gas industry. The scheme is aligned with Tullow’s aim of supporting long-term socio-economic development in countries where it operates.
This scholarship is available to students committed to contributing to development in their countries. It provides the candidates with an opportunity to receive a high standard of education from locally recognized institutions in the scholar’s home country. The UG/TTSS is targeted at exceptionally brilliant undergraduate and postgraduate students with dire financial need of which 50% must be indigenes from the Western Region of Ghana.
To ensure a fair distribution of awards, qualified candidates are selected using standardized criteria and transparent processes.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF CANDIDATES
The criteria for selecting candidates focused on three main areas: Eligibility, Academic Performance, and Financial Need.
General Eligibility Criteria
- The eligibility criteria for UG/TTSS applications were as follows:
- Be a Ghanaian citizen (indigene from the Western Region are particularly encouraged to apply).
- Be enrolled at UG in a regular undergraduate or postgraduate programme in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- Be able to demonstrate the need for financial aid.
- Obtained a WASSCE aggregate of 19 or better or a continuing student with CGPA of 3.0 and above.
- Be of good conduct (i.e., not having any record of past or pending disciplinary action).
- Awardees should be in good academic standing (i.e., to be in good academic standing, awardees would have to maintain a CGPA of at least 3.0).
DETAILS OF SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition.
- Stipends for every semester
- Research/equipment cost for master’s students.
- Accommodation fees