Deviwo Projects Scholarship Fund Application in Progress.

J.S.S. graduates of the Gina International School

This Scholarship, generated from book and photo sales, supports "brilliant but needy students" in Madina, Accra to attend Senior Secondary School. Scholarships are awarded as partial-assistance, whole-assistance, or in-kind support (books, materials, etc.) Graduating Junior Secondary School (J.S.S.) students from the Gina International School in Lybia Quarters are invited to apply in 2007.

The application proccess includes --
1. Review of students' academic history, teacher reports, and B.E.C.E exam scores.
2. In-class essay exam
3. Referrals
4. Meetings with families to assess financial need and committment continuing their child's education beyond J.S.S.

The essay exam was held at the Gina School on Friday August 28th from 8-10 am. This year's questions reflect Ghana's 50th year of independence from Colonial rule.

1. What does Ghana's independence mean? How do you understand independence and what is the impact on your generation?

2. What are some of the issues facing Ghana and what are some of the solutions you have to offer?

The scholarship committee is panel of five. It consists of Gina International Scool teachers and administrators as well as foreign and local representatives from Deviwo Projects. Scholarships may be renewed annually based on academic and social conduct reports.

Scholarships and certificates will be awarded on Friday September 14, 2007 at 10 am in the Gina International School compound.