More students to benefit from President’s scholarship

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WAR AGAINST NPP BULLYING 8 years ago

NPP WILL NEVER APPRECIATE ANYTHING GOOD COMING FROM NDC. IT DOESNT MATTER BECAUSE EVERYONE CAN SEE!! AND THEY ALSO HEAR AND READ NPP'S NASTY ATTACKS ON NDC. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU LAZY CUT AND PASTE NPP WARMONGERS!!!

NPP WILL NEVER APPRECIATE ANYTHING GOOD COMING FROM NDC. IT DOESNT MATTER BECAUSE EVERYONE CAN SEE!! AND THEY ALSO HEAR AND READ NPP'S NASTY ATTACKS ON NDC. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU LAZY CUT AND PASTE NPP WARMONGERS!!!
read i 2 dye 8 years ago

OMFG...DUMB and LIMELIGHT seeking communist mahama.....like puffy this dummy from the north will try to be in every video....pictures on buses,wife pictures om chocolate wraps, videos and pictures of him cutting every sod,pic ...
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OMFG...DUMB and LIMELIGHT seeking communist mahama.....like puffy this dummy from the north will try to be in every video....pictures on buses,wife pictures om chocolate wraps, videos and pictures of him cutting every sod,pictures of him giving 4x4's to chiefs....this man has wet dreams when watching videos of himself and on TV....what will DON maama QUIXOTE do when he is not president anymore....this is typical of village champions...100
Saint Ghfuo: Free Your Psyche!!! 8 years ago

Make jhs and Shs free. Rawlings, kuffour and mahama should all have scholarships for gh kids whose parents can't afford to send their kids to poly or university.

Make jhs and Shs free. Rawlings, kuffour and mahama should all have scholarships for gh kids whose parents can't afford to send their kids to poly or university.
OZA 8 years ago

As long as this scholarship is not awarded like the CMB scholarships, Ghanains will be happy. CMB scholarships were given to students and families who never knew the difference between cocoa leaves and salad leaves. The poor ...
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As long as this scholarship is not awarded like the CMB scholarships, Ghanains will be happy. CMB scholarships were given to students and families who never knew the difference between cocoa leaves and salad leaves. The poor farmers' children never benefited!
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

When it comes to awarding scholarships, the procedure is well laid out.

That is why there is an instituted scholarship awarding institution. And the means to attracting such opportunities are very much opened to the publi ...
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When it comes to awarding scholarships, the procedure is well laid out.

That is why there is an instituted scholarship awarding institution. And the means to attracting such opportunities are very much opened to the public.

Therefore, jumping here to make unsubstantiated claims about things you have no clue to is very unfortunate.

I would advise that, instead of trying to making the government of the day unpopular whatever your political affliction, I advise it should not be through the spread of lies.

The Government is to lauded for the brilliant initiative that is about to be brought on board, and the procedure, as to who qualifies for the scholarship i believe has be perfectly outlined. Do open yourself up to the reality and make constructive claims.

Ghana must grow, but not with lies.
God bless Ghana.
OSEI TUTU TAWIAH 8 years ago

What Ghana needs is universal free education for all, not the pick and choose scholarships for a few.

What Ghana needs is universal free education for all, not the pick and choose scholarships for a few.
Kojo kojo .ca 8 years ago

Good move but wrong timing. Besides where is the funding coming from? All points to votes buying being funded by over taxing of citizens.

Good move but wrong timing. Besides where is the funding coming from? All points to votes buying being funded by over taxing of citizens.
Jack 8 years ago

Every good government's goal is to raise the Standard of living of his people .We ask. Has ours been raised in recent past? . Japan has introduced a negetive interest rate.Will you pause to ask why?.What is the main reason fr ...
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Every good government's goal is to raise the Standard of living of his people .We ask. Has ours been raised in recent past? . Japan has introduced a negetive interest rate.Will you pause to ask why?.What is the main reason from the economist point of view.What are the managers of this country doing .What is their goal.The youth are groaning and hurting under unemployment,our institutions are collapsing ,everyone has his back to the wall sobbing .Our attention is being diverted from the realities. No wonder someone is saying eighteen year kids can run this countary.We are all strangled.From infants to seniors .Let us be a little serious and face the truth .
Ike London 8 years ago

Ndc vote buying machinery at work. Incompetent Mahama after messing the economy stealing our money is trying to deceive people again. Ghanaians are wide awake and will not fall for the devil's lies.vote them out.

Ndc vote buying machinery at work. Incompetent Mahama after messing the economy stealing our money is trying to deceive people again. Ghanaians are wide awake and will not fall for the devil's lies.vote them out.
sid 8 years ago

Free education or selection for political influence ?what has the government been doing in last years till election year shame on u . Have u now realised the existence of the needy students?big liers

Free education or selection for political influence ?what has the government been doing in last years till election year shame on u . Have u now realised the existence of the needy students?big liers
Ampabeng 8 years ago

This is good but inadequate. For far too long, too much money has been pushed into the drain instead of investing them in the education and health services of the populace. This is the reason why I find it difficult to suppor ...
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This is good but inadequate. For far too long, too much money has been pushed into the drain instead of investing them in the education and health services of the populace. This is the reason why I find it difficult to support any party in the country. None of them is the least honest nor do they think of the nation's development. Their whole focus is; Its my time to get rich; I have only a short time to do this and I would be the biggest fool if I fail. Our gov't takes wrong priorities at wrong times.
Joe 8 years ago

Check those of us advocating for free education up to secondary level as done in the developed countries. It is certainly the responsibilty of the any Government to mmake sure that our youth get the best education through cen ...
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Check those of us advocating for free education up to secondary level as done in the developed countries. It is certainly the responsibilty of the any Government to mmake sure that our youth get the best education through central funding. Why should this be discriminatory with only some getting this opportunity and the media labeling it as the President scholarship. This is no scholarship but a basic necessity for all students period. There was no campaigning for better education in Mahama mandate during his campaign . Nana pinched my idea and added it to his which we great because a wise man browse the internet to get the best. Mahama certainly did not.
benjylodebey 8 years ago

which area of Eastern region are those 50 selected from.

which area of Eastern region are those 50 selected from.
Rude bwoy 8 years ago

This is a very good move investing in our youth and future. That's where our money have to be spent ,not on branding buses with the present and past presidents pictures, or steeling the the money into thier acounts.
More of ...
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This is a very good move investing in our youth and future. That's where our money have to be spent ,not on branding buses with the present and past presidents pictures, or steeling the the money into thier acounts.
More of this have to be done super !!!!
John Bole Bamboi 8 years ago

vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, if u don't come for it MAHAMA will come. Last Ghc200 p3

vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, vote selling, if u don't come for it MAHAMA will come. Last Ghc200 p3
joe 8 years ago

How long can you fool the people with cheap politics. Think big for once Mr president. You have surrounded yourself with useless and incompetent ministers. All they want is money not to tell you the truth.

How long can you fool the people with cheap politics. Think big for once Mr president. You have surrounded yourself with useless and incompetent ministers. All they want is money not to tell you the truth.
Rude bwoy 8 years ago

Is about ghana not politics so if good things are done it should be praise.

Is about ghana not politics so if good things are done it should be praise.
Ghana must know. 8 years ago

John Mahama don't own the country. He begged for our mandate to serve the people. WHY PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP AND NOT THE FREE SHS HE PROMISED all Ghanaians. We're in election year and another canning way to buy votes with th ...
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John Mahama don't own the country. He begged for our mandate to serve the people. WHY PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP AND NOT THE FREE SHS HE PROMISED all Ghanaians. We're in election year and another canning way to buy votes with the taxpayers money. SHINE YOUR EYES GHANAIANS. What happened to the billions of dollar loans, the oil money and the UNPRECEDENTED taxes. The Ndc have failed miserably and must be kick out.
Kwame Atta 8 years ago

You have refused paying the stipends of students in Cuba and Russia for the past three years and still talking of scholarships!! God hv mercy on Ghanaians,so they think further into the future than just today!! Evil NDC!!!

You have refused paying the stipends of students in Cuba and Russia for the past three years and still talking of scholarships!! God hv mercy on Ghanaians,so they think further into the future than just today!! Evil NDC!!!
Oheneba 8 years ago

JM can spend all monies in Gh to fuel his campaign but will loose elections to Nana.

JM can spend all monies in Gh to fuel his campaign but will loose elections to Nana.
KOKU YEVU-VOLTA REGION 8 years ago

FOR NEW PROMISES.LOL NDC SHAME

FOR NEW PROMISES.LOL NDC SHAME
Ken Kweku Agyeman 8 years ago

The Mahama led administration and the NDC are keen on delivering on their promises.
Currently, Significant progress has been made in the area of education since the coming into office of the NDC.
The total number of educati ...
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The Mahama led administration and the NDC are keen on delivering on their promises.
Currently, Significant progress has been made in the area of education since the coming into office of the NDC.
The total number of educational institutions at all levels has risen sharply from 45,447 in the 2008/09 academic year to 57,270 in the 2014/15 academic year, representing an increase of 11,823 or 26%.
damp 8 years ago

But they say it can never be done

But they say it can never be done
kweku Kumi 8 years ago

That's not necessary . We want free education in Ghana SHS

That's not necessary . We want free education in Ghana SHS
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI 8 years ago

WE SHALL ASSIST STUDENTS FUNDING & WELFARE==GHANA IS RICH IN COMMODITIES
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PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI ( FOUNDER ) GHANA MARKETING COUNCIL=GOLD COAST==

WE SHALL ASSIST STUDENTS FUNDING & WELFARE==GHANA IS RICH IN COMMODITIES
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PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI ( FOUNDER ) GHANA MARKETING COUNCIL=GOLD COAST==
Sam 8 years ago

politicians n deir criminality. u tink dey love u. deceivers

politicians n deir criminality. u tink dey love u. deceivers
David O 8 years ago

Let's appreciate the good efforts of our President, apart from this,free school sandals HV also been distributed & all these aim at Transforming Ghana and making education & accessible to school going children. The award of s ...
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Let's appreciate the good efforts of our President, apart from this,free school sandals HV also been distributed & all these aim at Transforming Ghana and making education & accessible to school going children. The award of scholarships to school children is a major step in the right direction. We look forward to seeing more of these initiatives from our President in the coming year
oheneba 8 years ago

where is the money for the scholarship coming from? John Mahama's pocket? What happens to the scholarship after 2016 when Maahama shall leave the presidency. As Mogabe said, this president is a disgrace to Africa.

where is the money for the scholarship coming from? John Mahama's pocket? What happens to the scholarship after 2016 when Maahama shall leave the presidency. As Mogabe said, this president is a disgrace to Africa.
Ken Kweku Agyeman 8 years ago

The transparent nature in which the Presidency Awards Committee and the Ghana Education Service (GES)have gone about this initiative must also be commended.
Thus, we must all support His Excellency John Mahama's cause to giv ...
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The transparent nature in which the Presidency Awards Committee and the Ghana Education Service (GES)have gone about this initiative must also be commended.
Thus, we must all support His Excellency John Mahama's cause to give our children and the youth the best, education wise.
Ogoni Asante 8 years ago

It's a known fact then vice-president Mahama cancelled the names of Ashantis from the list of students who were shortlisted to go to Cuba for medical studies. So Ashantis should not put their hope on this president's scholars ...
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It's a known fact then vice-president Mahama cancelled the names of Ashantis from the list of students who were shortlisted to go to Cuba for medical studies. So Ashantis should not put their hope on this president's scholarship for he's an Ashanti hater.
Yaw Amane 8 years ago

If indeed the progressively free education is working, then there would be no need for this screensaver type of scholarship. Every Ghanaian child of school going age and actually in school need this same treatment. Every chil ...
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If indeed the progressively free education is working, then there would be no need for this screensaver type of scholarship. Every Ghanaian child of school going age and actually in school need this same treatment. Every child of any parent is important. This desperate attempt of rushing the Eastern region with all these goodies is only to satisfy their agenda 50-50 concerning the November General elections. We are widely awake, you cant deceive us any longer.
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

The fact that something is progressive does not mean that, the current generation are left to suffer.

Yes, it is progressive, but as a concern President, he is just being even conscious of the fact that, before we get to t ...
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The fact that something is progressive does not mean that, the current generation are left to suffer.

Yes, it is progressive, but as a concern President, he is just being even conscious of the fact that, before we get to the dream; every body moves along.

On the point that it is needless, I disagree with you again totally on that. Because every year, the report is that, between 45% and 57% of students who qualify for secondary education are denied the opportunity of benefiting. Why? part of the reason is that, that are some who actually cannot afford.

And these are the people government is trying to help with these scholarship opportunities.

You also alleged that, the government is only attempting to woo the people of the Eastern Region with this initiative, this claim too is false.

The last time, the Paramount Chief of the area was in the media, citing the government as sidelining the people of the Eastern Region.

And at this time that through merit, He is giving the people of the Region the chance, you are here again smearing the government in a bad light for the move taken.

It saddens the heart sometimes to know that, some of you can never recognize right even if you see them, because of your political biases.

Only God can help this country.
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

Truly, this government is on course. With initiatives of these kind and similar ones like, building of 200 new senior high schools, free secondary school and the policy initiative on the distribution of free sanitary pads for ...
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Truly, this government is on course. With initiatives of these kind and similar ones like, building of 200 new senior high schools, free secondary school and the policy initiative on the distribution of free sanitary pads for SHS girls and a lot others.

And these set of students can only be fortunate to benefit from what already is in the system.

The NDC government lead by President Mahama is on course for a better Ghana.
nsoah 8 years ago

vote buying has started.Ghanaians be vigilant.no more messing up in 2017.we had had enough of hardship,youth unemployment

vote buying has started.Ghanaians be vigilant.no more messing up in 2017.we had had enough of hardship,youth unemployment

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