Karpowership Ghana, one of the Independent Power Producers in the Republic of Ghana, has awarded full tuition scholarships to 55 brilliant but financially challenged engineering students at Takoradi Technical University for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The programme, which the company has been running since 2022, is designed to nurture the next generation of engineers and expand access to technical and vocational education in the Western Region.
The beneficiaries, drawn from the Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering departments, represent the programme’s largest and most diverse cohort to date.
The initiative forms part of Karpowership Ghana’s commitment to gender inclusion in STEM and follows the company’s MoU with the World Bank Women in Energy Network Africa (WEN-Africa) to help increase female representation in the energy sector across the continent.
The scholarship programme aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education and SDG 5 on Gender Equality—by improving access to higher education and promoting opportunities for women in engineering.
Speaking on the programme, Sandra Amarquaye, Communications Manager of Karpowership Ghana, said:“At Karpowership, we believe that no student should be denied an opportunity simply because of financial constraints. Supporting brilliant but needy students, especially in critical engineering fields, helps strengthen Ghana’s future workforce. With this cohort, we were intentional about increasing the number of female engineers from 7 to 14 to support our MoU with the World Bank Women in Energy Network Africa (WEN-Africa) and help achieve greater gender inclusion in the energy sector. Beyond covering tuition, we are offering career guidance, mentorship, and personal development opportunities to help students transition confidently into the world of work. Empowering them academically is important, but preparing them for successful careers is equally essential.”
Ms. Olivia Agyemang, Director of Academic Affairs and Scholarship Coordinator at TTU, commended the company for its consistent support. She said the scholarship scheme has been transformational for students and demonstrated a genuine commitment to empowering brilliant students who face financial barriers. She added that the support does more than pay fees—it changes lives and strengthens Ghana’s future workforce.
Beneficiaries also shared the immediate impact of the programme. Jessica, a top-performing female student and recent recipient of an international exchange placement in Germany, said: “Karpowership has relieved me of the stress of thinking about fees or dropping out. I studied very hard because of this support, and today I am the best female Mechanical Engineering student, selected for an exchange programme. I am truly grateful. Karpowership has restored my hope.”
Another beneficiary, Fauzia Ibrahim, expressed her gratitude, saying she was overwhelmed with joy and that the scholarship had reduced the burden on her parents and encouraged her to work harder. She added that it has given her peace of mind and motivated her to strive to become the best student.
The Karpowership–TTU Scholarship Scheme continues to stand as a testament to the company’s role as a sustainable partner in Ghana’s development, empowering young people with the skills and opportunities needed to contribute to the country’s socio-economic growth while nurturing the next generation of engineers.
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