University of Ghana: Boy Who Had 8As Gains Admission To Study Medicine, Begs For Help To Pay Fees

University of Ghana: Boy Who Had 8As Gains Admission To Study Medicine, Begs For Help To Pay Fees

  • The quest of a brilliant SHS graduate to attend the University of Ghana is now hanging on by a thread
  • Despite gaining admission to study Medicine, he must pay 30 per cent of his fees or lose his admission slot
  • Netizens who took to the comments section of the post have shared opinions on the appeal from the boy

First-year students at the University of Ghana have begun arriving on campus.

However, the desire of a brilliant SHS graduate to become a student at the premier university is now in danger.

The boy excelled in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), bagging As in all eight subjects.

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A Ghanaian boy who excelled in the 2024 WASSCE appeals for help to pay his school fees at the University of Ghana. Photo credit: @Connect Images/Getty Image @Wendy Ofori Boatema/Facebook
Source: UGC

The boy, whose identity remains undisclosed, has been admitted to the University of Ghana to study for a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. However, he must pay GH¢8,666 before the deadline on February 8.

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A copy of his admission letter, seen by YEN.com.gh, showed that the young man must pay 30 per cent of his fees within seven days after receiving the admission letter as acceptance of the programme.

Popular Ghanaian philanthropist and nurse Wendy Boatemaa Ofori, who posted photos of the boy's WASSCE result slip and admission letter on Facebook, appealed for help so the boy's dream of becoming a medical doctor does not end in vain.

Anyone willing and able to offer financial assistance to the boy can contact Wendy at 0246006096 for more information.

"Kindly read…Can we do it one more time? Can we help another young man secure his admission? I honestly feel sad when money is a hindrance to a young man or woman chasing his/her dream. We can’t have such brains waste away because of money. Let’s secure the admission, and then we can think of a long-term plan. We need 8,666gh. Kindly help us if you can. He is supposed to have reported already. 0246006096. Wendy Ofori Boatemaa."

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At the time of filing the report, the post raked in 400 likes and over 60 comments.

Reactions to university hopeful appealing for help

Ghanaians who thronged the post's comments section prayed the brilliant SHS graduate would receive the necessary financial support.

Nana Kwasi George commented:

"How I wish I had the strength to help you, my bro,. It is well.. May the good lord locate your helper now."

Oforiwaa Nsenkyireni Adorye Ofori commented:

"Wendy Boatemaa Ofori … the kinda of burden you are carrying on your head for people nu di333 ..: May God grant you more Grace and strength. You’re an epitome of Love. You have a mansion in heaven."

Jenn Chikamso Enoma Jackson added:

"So after paying the 8,666 what’s next.. bcos it’s not easy oh. Accommodation if needed, feeding plus petty books too. Asem oh."

Senanu M. Mckenzie stated:

"I think you should regularise your outreach activities by opening an NGO with a dedicated account."

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Maame Dede Nartey added:

"Eeeei is it the same wassce we wrote..anaa because this our little brother and sisters got head paaa."

Boy seeks help to pay UCC fees

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian boy had appealed for financial assistance to pay his university fees.

The old student of Boa Amponsem SHS was at risk of losing his admission slot at the University of Cape Coast due to costs.

Francis Boamah appealed to benevolent individuals, groups, and organisations to aid him earn his place at the university.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.