Ashesi University Graduate Wins Reputable Scholarship in Canada

• Ayeyi Ohene-Adu, a former student of Ashesi University, has secured a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree abroad
• This comes after the brilliant young lady was named among 36 students chosen from across the world for the McCall MacBain Foundation scholarship
• The young lady holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Ashesi after graduating in 2023

An alumnus of Ashesi University, Ayeyi Ohene-Adu, has won a reputable scholarship to further her studies abroad.

The brilliant young lady was named as a global finalist for the McCall MacBain Foundation scholarship to pursue a master's degree programme at McGill University in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Ayeyi Ohene-Adu was reportedly among 36 international finalists selected from a pool of thousands of students across the world.

In 2023, Ayeyi graduated from Ashesi University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

After bagging her first degree at Ashesi, she applied to McGill University to study a master's programme in Public Policy and Educational Leadership.

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Ayeyi worked as a research assistant while at Ashesi, a private, non-profit and non-sectarian university located in Berekuso, in the Eastern Region of Ghana,

The budding scholar managed five research projects as well as supporting a health leadership training session.

"She also led the development of an inaugural undergraduate research conference, engaging students from different universities," a post about Ayeyi on her school X page read.

In an interview with her school's website, Ayeyi Ohene-Adu expressed excitement over her remarkable feat.

“I feel honoured and excited to be a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships. Ashesi University trains entrepreneurial and transformative leaders and emphasizes leadership and community engagement," she said.

"This education allowed me to create an impact within communities through the numerous social organizations I joined. I also honed my leadership skills through formal and non-formal leadership roles while balancing a rigorous academic schedule," she reportedly added.

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Below is the X post about Ayeyi Ohene-Adu's remarkable achievement:

Netizens congratulate Ayeyi Ohene-Adu on Canadian scholarship

The post made by The Ashesi University on its X page celebrating Ayeyi Ohene-Adu attracted a few reactions with some netizens congratulating her.

Below are a few of the reactions to the post compiled by YEN.com.gh

@Akosua_Molly said:

"Ayeyi has always been that girl! Congratulations, @ayeyioa."

@AminarhE also said:

"Look at my babe, @ayeyioa."

@Kbills commented:

"Congratulations to @ayeyi, Ashesi is proud of you."

Ashesi University students speak on their fees

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that some Ashesi University students took to social media to share how much they pay per semester.

Speaking on the Act Your Age Podcast, each of the students gave a rough figure of how much their parents paid for tuition and accommodation.

They mentioned between GH¢23,000 and GH¢32,000, depending on the programme and course load.

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Many Ghanaians who came across video excerpts of their discussion on the Act Your Age podcast, said the Ashesi University was expensive compared to other tertiary institutions in Ghana.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh