WASSCE 2023: Teenager With Excellent WASSCE Results Turned Mechanic Osman Gets Full Scholarship

• Osman Zulqarnain achieved 8As in the 2023 WASSCE, but his quest for a university education faced financial obstacles
• GNPC CEO Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah has offered the 18-year-old a full scholarship for his medical degree
• Netizens have since expressed intense joy after it emerged that the struggling teenager had received funding for his tertiary education

Osman Zulqarnain, a deprived teenager who earned 8As in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), can now sigh relief.

He received a full scholarship for his university education thanks to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah.

Osman's fantastic story, highlighted by his perseverance in working as a mechanic to support his senior high school education, moved the GNPC CEO to offer to cover the prodigy's education.

During a meeting at his office in Accra, Danquah announced the scholarship package for the 18-year-old, removing the financial barrier between Osman and his desire to study medicine at the university.

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In his address to Osman and his guardians, Danquah praised the teenager's incredible journey and stressed how it aligns with the GNPC's aim of assisting Ghana's greatest minds experiencing financial hardships.

Photo of Osman's WASSCE results.

See how people reacted to Osman's scholarship announcement

GNPC's generous scholarship has paved the way for Osman's academic pursuits and inspired many online users.

Godfred Danso commented:

Grace upon Osman locates me to get someone to sponsor my master's at the University of Bradford. Amen.

Tebson Haruna Mohammed said:

We are empowering dreams and impacting lives.

Assuambere Kwandoh Sekyim reacted:

A great step in and support from the CEO himself.

GEARY REID commented:

This is very good.

Clifford Armah said:

Many, many thanks. Stay bless.

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NSMQ genius for Yaa Asantewaa girls' SHS Agnes earns 8As

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Agnes Boahen, one of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) contestants, has achieved eight As in this year's WASSCE.

The Yaa Asantewaa Girls' Senior High School (YAGSHS) graduate had to balance her studies with preparing for the NSMQ.

Despite the challenges, Agnes completed senior high school with commendable grades, adding her name to the list of NSMQ contestants excelling academically. She earned 8As.

WASSCE results of NSMQ star Zuweira Baba Mohammed

Also, YEN.com.gh reported that Zuweira Baba Mohammed, a former National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) contestant, excelled in the 2017 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Besides capturing the hearts of Ghanaians with her impressive performance in the intense contest, she bagged commendable grades in the exams.

The Tamale Senior High School alumna earned 6As when the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released her results.

Source: YEN.com.gh