Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) 2021 Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has instituted a memorial scholarship to honour the memory of the late Mrs. Florence Mamaa Nkrumah Onny, who demonstrated singular dedication and commitment to the University in her capacity as the Head of University and International Relations until her untimely death on July 5th, 2012.

• Table of Content
• About Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU)
• Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Aim and Benefits of Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Requirements for Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU)

Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) was originally known as Ghana Telecom University which emerged from the separation of Ghana Telecom Company and the University. It was formerly known as Ghana Telecom Training Centre (GTTC). GTTC was established in 1948 by the Post and Telecommunications Department as a telecommunications training school by the then British Administration. The purpose for the establishment of the training centre was to train technicians and linesmen to operate and maintain telecommunication equipment and plants. The first batch of 21 technical assistant trainees... continue reading

Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund

Aim and Benefits of Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund

Partial or full financial support to continuing GTUC students with financial need who are pursuing diploma, undergraduate, and post-graduate studies. The support covers tuition, accommodation, and other academic expenses.

The duration / term of the scholarship is for one academic year and will not be renewed automatically.

Scholarships will be limited to the costs of tuition, University fees and, in selected cases, books.

Requirements for Florence Onny Memorial Scholarship Fund Qualification

1. All scholarship applicants must be in good standing with no adverse disciplinary action against them.
2. All awards are tentative subject to final verification of academic records.
3. Full-time enrollment in a regular Diploma, Top Up, Degree and Post Graduate programme is required.
4. Completion of all assigned and registered credit hours in the chosen programme is essential if the renewal or re-application of the scholarship is to be sought.
5. Scholarship recipients must maintain the required cumulative weighted average (CWA). Grades are subject to review on a semester by semester basis. For under graduate programmes, any scholarship recipient who earns a CWA of less than 70.00 will automatically forfeit the scholarship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their request through the Head of Student Affairs with the following items:

1. Completed application form
2. Three (3) letters of recommendations from lecturers or individuals with significant knowledge of applicant’s academic background, experience and involvement in community service.
3. An official academic transcript.

For more details, visit GCTU website.