PHASE 1:
NYAME BIRIBI WO SORO
“Nyame Biribi Wo Soro” translates to “God, there is something in the heavens”. It is a symbol of hope and inspiration. This ‘Adrinkra’ symbol is a prayer to God requesting He grants a wish.
The “Akans” believe that God is in the heavens to hear prayers, bless His people, and watch over them. They also believe that He is there to ensure that His purposes are fulfilled on earth. This symbol refers to a specific thing, perhaps something that has been requested in prayer, that the speaker looks forward to receiving.
BLESS therefore intends to shine a light of hope to these students who have perhaps prayed for “a saviour” to support them complete their academic journey.
Candidates must satisfy the following:
- A minimum CGPA of 3.5: Beneficiaries sign a bond with the Foundation to maintain their academic merit and will lose the scholarship if they fail to meet the terms of the BLESS INITIATIVE. Prospective Candidates must have CGPA of 3.5 or higher with a stamped transcript to prove academic excellence.
- Deferment: Documents with proof of deferment.
- Financial need: Proof of financial constraints.
- Geographic boundary: Schools should be located in Ghana and among the list of schools within the jurisdiction of the BLESS INITIATIVE.
- Field of interest
- Courses are strictly to the discretion of the beneficiaries.
- Completed assessment form: Candidates must accurately fill assessment forms.
The candidate must be proven to be without any academic, disciplinary, or criminal records.
PHASE 2:
WOFORO DUA PA A
“Woforo dua pa a” translates to when you climb a good tree. This “Adinkra” symbol is one of support, cooperation and encouragement. It is from the “Akan” expression “Woforo dua pa a, na yepia wo,” which means, “When you climb a good tree, you are given a push.” More metaphorically, it means that when you work for a good cause, you will get support.
BLESS wants to send a message of encouragement to young individuals in the Senior High Schools that when they do their best to gain academic excellence, we will offer our support for them to continue their education in any Tertiary Institution. This phase considers prospective students who have graduated from senior and technical high schools.
Candidates must satisfy the following:
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A WASSCE result slip: Prospective candidates must have a cumulative aggregate of 10 or better in the WASSCE, and an official transcript from their high schools to prove academic excellence. Three of them should be core subjects with the remaining three in relevant electives. Beneficiaries sign a bond with the Foundation to maintain their academic merit and will lose the scholarship if they fail to meet the terms of the BLESS INITIATIVE.
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Financial need: Beneficiary will be expected to provide proof that family income falls below the anticipated cost of education.
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Geographic boundary: Schools should be located in Ghana.
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Field of interest: Courses are strictly to the discretion of the beneficiaries.
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Completed assessment form: Candidates must accurately fill assessment forms.