The scholarship scheme that these students will benefit from, is part of a scheme that was started by the Lebanese community four years ago.

Under the scheme,  the tuition fees of the students, with accommodation is taken care of.

In his speech at the ceremony to present the scholarships, the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, HE Ali Halabi, reiterated his country’s commitment to boosting education in Ghana.

“This goes to prove the commitment of the Lebanese community to the development of education in this country. When we began the programme, we had a vision, and I am happy to note that, the vision is in progress. It is to impact lives, put smiles on the faces of these students and their families, and also propel them to greatness,” the Ambassador stated.

“As members of the Lebanese community, we are very much conscious of the invaluable nature of Law in our society. In fact, no one society can exist without a certain legal system. We are also aware of the ever evolving Nature of Jurisprudence and as such, we are calling for modern, hands-on approach to teaching this very crucial programme, in order to embolden trainees to be competitive on the global scene.”

Kafui Quarshiga, one of the beneficiaries, thanked the Lebanese community in Ghana, and expressed the gratitude of the students for the opportunity that the scholarship programme has presented to them.

“I must add that, not only do we benefit from the scholarship funds, but some of us have also been sponsored to undertake French Classes at Alliance Francais. Furthermore, through this relationship with the Lebanese Community in Ghana, we have been given the opportunity to undertake internships at the legal departments of Banks such as Stanbic Bank and Unibank. This has made us more prepared for the job market.”

The Lebanese community in Ghana, has since 2013, been presenting law students in the University of Ghana and  the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and communication students from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

The first batch of students who benefited from the programme have completed their degree programmes, and are either pursuing their Master’s programmes or pursuing other academic dreams.

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The 14 are second year students who have proven to be the best in the law faculty of the institution.

Speaking at the ceremony to award the scholarships to the students, the Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana, HE Ali Halabi, admonished the students to maintain the level of academic excellence that helped them to get the scholarships.

“Today, I am urging the new and continuing beneficiaries to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure that they maintain high academic standards in order to merit future rewards,” he said.

The Provost of the College of Science and Built Environment, Professor Joshua Ayarkwa, in a speech he delivered on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of KNUST, thanked the Lebanese Community in Ghana and stated that, he understood that the reason for choosing law students as beneficiaries of the scholarship is due to the contributions of the legal system in binding society together.

One of the beneficiaries, Afia Poku, pointed out how the scholarships motivate the students to study harder.

“I must mention our deep sense of appreciation for this scholarship scheme which has greatly motivated us students to strive to achieve academic excellence.”

The Lebanese community in Ghana started supporting law students in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the University of Ghana, and communication students at the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2013.

The scholarship scheme covers tuition fees and some accommodation provisions, and it is renewed every year.

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The community is also supporting four others who are undertaking the Masters’ Programme at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.

This is in addition to a scheme that supports some students who are pursuing their degree programmes at the Ghana Institute of Journalism and the Law Schools at the University of Ghana and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Speaking at the ceremony to present the scholarship award to the 15 Ghana School of Law students, the Lebanese ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Ali Halabi, said that the community made this move because of how important rule of law is to the Ghanaian society.

“The need for the continuity of a favourable state of law in Ghana is at the heart of the Lebanese Community. I have realised that legal education and the attainment of this favourable rule of law system are not mutually exclusive,” he said.

“This is going to be a new scholarship scheme that will include providing support to selected students undergoing the professional training at the Ghana School of Law and those undertaking the Masters’ Programme at the Ghana Institute of Journalism.”

The Dean for the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology also noted, “Every nation needs lawyers to craft laws to ensure stability and fight against the threat of terrorism. A solid legal environment will attract investors. Scholarship will help students acquire quality education to contribute to the legal and facilitate development.”

The Lebanese Community in Ghana started the scholarship scheme in 2013 when it awarded scholarships to 7 communication students in the Ghana Institute of Journalism and 15 law students from KNUST and the University of Ghana.

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