Village Boy Peter Bawuah Who Was Selling Coconut On The Streets Wins Scholarship To Study In Canada

Village Boy Peter Bawuah Who Was Selling Coconut On The Streets Wins Scholarship To Study In Canada

  • Peter Bawuah, a young Ghanaian man from Techimantia in the Ahafo Region has moved from grass to grace
  • The KNUST graduate who used to sleep outside, sell coconut and hustle has won a scholarship and traveled to Canada
  • Peter now serves as the Graduate Student Representative at the University of Windstor, Ontario

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Peter Bawuah, a Political Science graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has become a representation of what it means to move from grass to grace.

On his TikTok handle, Peter shared a video that shows how he had been struggling in his village Techimantia and on the streets as a coconut seller before winning a scholarship to Canada.

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He tells YEN.com.gh that beyond just making it into the University of Windstor, Ontario, he has also been appointed as the Graduate Student Representative, which is an enviable feat in the school.

Peter Bawuah, the Ghanaian boy who won scholarship to Canada
Photos of Peter Bawuah, the Ghanaian boy who won scholarship to Canada Photo credit: @peterbawuah/Tiktok
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"In fact, I contested for Graduate Student Representative, we were 4 and I was the only African. But these white people voted for me. In this position, only a few Africans have won it. I was once hopeless, I used to sleep outside. But God has changed my story," he said.

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How Peter Bawuah's story was received online

Below were some comments Ghanaians shared after watching Peter's video showing his transformation

Pastor Desmond ® indicated:

In Life, never give up because surely God can change the Story. In His own appointed time, He makes all things Beautiful Hallelujah I thank God for you.

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user8378778896628 said:

i also get encouraged watching you video bro..I know we'll surly tell our story one day..may God continue to bless you

abrafirebecca42@gmail.com mentioned:

I can't love you less, much love from this side. u won a follower With him all things are possible. Glory be to God almighty

Watch the video below

Ghanaian Man Shares Inspiring Story Of How He Built 114 Houses Despite Growing Up As A Poor Village Boy

In another story, Ghanaian real estate developer Thomas Ayisah has captured netizens' hearts by sharing the inspiring story of his humble beginnings, which has set him up for success.

Thomas revealed that his mother gave him GH₵500 to start a business in a big city.

He moved to Nkawkaw sawmill and started doing business there before proceeding to UPSA, then the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) to further his education.

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Ebenezer Agbey Quist (HOD Human-Interest) Ebenezer Agbey Quist is the Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. He has a BSc in Chemical Engineering from KNUST (2017) with 8 years of experience as a writer and 3 years as an editor. He has certificates in AFP courses on digital investigation techniques. At YEN.com.gh, Ebenezer has won the Outstanding Achievement for Professional Conduct Award and the Best Human Interest Editor Award. He is also the author of 3 books. You can contact him via ebenezer.quist@yen.com.gh.