{
  "id": 10395771,
  "title": "US Embassy hosts university fair for Ghanaian students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-embassy-hosts-university-fair-for-ghanaian-students",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:50:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/us-embassy-hosts-university-fair-for-ghanaian-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over thirty US colleges and universities gathered in Accra last Friday for the EducationUSA College and University Fair, providing Ghanaian students with direct access to higher education opportunities in the United States. Organised by the US Embassy in partnership with EducationUSA, the event aimed to increase awareness of US institutions, admissions procedures, scholarships, financial aid, and the student visa application process. The fair was held concurrently with a similar event in Kumasi the previous day, part of a broader effort to broaden higher education prospects for Ghanaian students.\n\nU.S. Acting Chief of Mission, Mr Rolf Olson, highlighted the significance of connecting students and parents with representatives from nearly 30 accredited US academic institutions. He emphasised that such interactions were crucial to making informed decisions among the more than 3,000 higher education options available in the US, a factor that he described as vital given the country's 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The event underscored the U.S. commitment to providing accessible opportunities to those willing to work for them, a principle reflected in the fair.\n\nMr Olson noted a notable increase in Ghanaian student participation, with over 3,000 students represented in the current academic year, a notable rise from the 4,000 students recorded in the 2019/20 academic year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed the importance of this growth, attributing it to the quality of Ghanaian students and the commitment of families to education, as well as the US Embassy's dedication to fostering educational exchange.\n\nThe Executive Director of ACE Consult and Senior EducationUSA Adviser, Ms Merilyn Owusu, explained that the annual fair, organised in collaboration with EducationUSA for the past five years, enables students to engage directly with admissions officers and receive accurate information to guide their applications. She highlighted the initiative's role in helping students understand US higher education systems, supporting their applications, and navigating the visa process. Ms Owusu assured prospective students that the fair, held free of charge, offered a valuable opportunity to gain insights and assistance, with those unable to attend encouraged to seek support from EducationUSA offices in Accra and Kumasi.\n\nDirector of Pre-Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education, Nana Baffour Awuah, encouraged students to capitalise on the fair's offerings, advising them to consider the range of programmes, explore scholarship opportunities, and ensure their educational choices align with their aspirations. He emphasized that studying abroad could contribute to Ghana's development by bringing back valuable skills and knowledge. Nana Awuah pointed out that such opportunities could also alleviate pressure on local educational institutions, particularly in highly competitive senior high schools where applicant numbers often far exceed available placements.",
  "summary": "More than 30 accredited colleges and universities from the United States last Friday converged in Accra to engage Ghanaian students directly on opportunities to pursue higher education in the US. The institutions, participating in the annual EducationUSA College and University Fair, provided students with information on admissions, scholarships, financial aid and student visa processes. The … The…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "US Embassy Ghana assures expedited adjudication of students’ visas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/us-embassy-ghana-assures-expedited-adjudication-of-students-visas",
        "published": "2026-09-28T09:24:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}