{
  "id": 19158015,
  "title": "Tano North MCE awards scholarships to 80 tertiary students, secures support for 40 more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/tano-north-mce-awards-scholarships-to-80-tertiary-students-secures",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T13:08:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/tano-north-mce-awards-scholarships-to-80-tertiary-students-secures-support-for-40-more/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tano North, Pius Sampson Opoku, recently awarded scholarships to 80 brilliant but needy tertiary students in the area, focusing primarily on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Speaking at the engagement ceremony in Duayaw-Nkwanta, Mr Opoku highlighted that investing in the municipality's youth is the most impactful strategy for long-term regional development. He emphasized that financial challenges should never stand in the way of academic excellence or force talented young individuals to abandon their dreams. With his own commitment, Mr Opoku pledged to support these deserving students.\n\nBeyond his personal efforts, the Tano North Municipal Assembly collaborated with the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to secure funding for over 40 additional students, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to more than 120 in this cycle. This collaboration aligns with the national development policy of the NDC Government, under President John Dramani Mahama, which prioritizes human capital expansion, technical skills acquisition, and equal opportunities as key elements of national transformation.\n\nAddressing the awardees, Mr Opoku challenged them to view the scholarships not just as financial assistance, but as a commitment to their communities. He urged them to dream bigger, noting that the only limitations they face are the efforts they are willing to put forth. Among the beneficiaries were future engineers, medical professionals, scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, and national leaders. The MCE encouraged the students to carry the hopes and aspirations of their families, communities, and the entire Tano North Municipality, emphasizing that the only true limitation is their willingness to work hard towards their goals.\n\nDuring the interactive ceremony, the MCE invited the students to share their academic ambitions, discuss the challenges they expect to face, and outline concrete plans to give back to Tano North upon completing their studies. This approach established a strong foundation for a lasting relationship between the beneficiaries and the Assembly, ensuring that the students remain connected to their community and motivated to contribute positively to its growth and development.",
  "summary": "The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tano North, Pius Sampson Opoku, in a major boost to human capital development in the area, on Friday awarded educational scholarships to 80 tertiary students pursuing higher education across key academic disciplines, with a primary focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).",
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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."
}