Mahama Launches Scholarship Program for Muslim Students in Ghana

Ghanaian President John Mahama announces a new scholarship program aimed at supporting Muslim students pursuing higher education in key fields such as medicine, law, information and communications technology (ICT), and engineering. The initiative, announced on June 6th, 2025, is part of a broader government effort to promote equity and empower all segments of Ghanaian society. The President's directive to the Director-General of the Scholarship Secretariat outlines the creation of a dedicated support program to assist Muslim students in accessing educational opportunities in these crucial sectors. This program is intended to address potential disparities in access to higher education and to foster greater inclusivity within the country's educational system. "This is part of our broader equity agenda to empower all segments of our society," President Mahama stated. The program is expected to significantly impact the lives of Muslim students and contribute to the nation's overall development by increasing the number of qualified professionals in these vital fields.