Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation awards 10 more scholarships to African students under Drive to Inspire partnership

The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation (SMF) has granted an additional ten scholarships to young Africans through its partnership with Drive to Inspire – Africa LBG (DTI-A), raising the total number of beneficiaries to 20. This achievement was celebrated at an award ceremony in Accra on October 30, 2026. The newest group includes the first male scholars under the partnership, broadening the initiative's support for both genders.

SMF Founder and Chairman of Planet One Group, Sanjeev Mansotra, emphasized that educating young people is vital for developing future leaders and driving national progress. He stated, "Every capable child, regardless of circumstance, can pursue their ambitions and return value to the community. The scholars of today will be the innovators, educators and leaders who build the Ghana of tomorrow."

Ganesh Umashankar, SMF's Group Company Secretary and Head of Corporate Affairs, represented the Foundation during the ceremony. He affirmed that the latest awards underscored the Foundation's conviction that no one should be denied opportunities to pursue education. Umashankar stated that the organization sought a compatible partner to include both male and female students, finding DTI-A to be an ideal ally.

He urged the beneficiaries to seize the opportunity and leverage their education to make a significant impact on their communities.

This latest round of scholarships follows an initial batch of ten awards given in April 2026, raising the cumulative total to 20 under the partnership. Nana Adjoa Hackman, founder of DTI-A, acknowledged SMF as a key partner in expanding the scholarship program. She noted that the initiative has grown from 17 scholars at its start to 70 beneficiaries.

One of the new recipients, Rosemary Ofori, a student at the University of Ghana studying Political Science, Geography, and French, thanked the organizations for their support and pledged to make the most of this opportunity.

The DTI-A scholarship program provides a pathway for scholars to potentially further their studies at the University of Stirling’s Ras Al Khaimah campus in the United Arab Emirates, contingent upon meeting the university’s admissions requirements and securing admission. The Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation, established by Planet One Group Chairman Sanjeev Mansotra, focuses on education, healthcare, and sustainable development.

The organization operates in several African countries, including Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Sierra Leone, and India, among others.