General Electric Company

Application Deadline: OCTOBER 11th, 2018 at 3:00pm

GE a wholly-owned affiliate of General Electric Company has been engaged in infrastructure development in Ghana for several years, notably through the supply of technology, services and know-how, training initiatives, investment and supply chain development in the power, transportation and healthcare sectors

General Electric will provide a flat-rated scholarship support through the “the GE Scholarship”, for the benefit of certain University of Ghana under-graduate students in the areas of BA Computer Science and some BSc Applied Sciences during the next two years of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 (individually the “Scholarship Year”). Scholarships are renewable annually provided they maintain a Grade Point Average of (GPA) 2.5 or better.

Benefits

The Scholarship covers academic and residential fees and book allowance. In addition, leadership training and limited Internship may be offered as long as an excellent academic standard of at least a 2.5 CGPA continues to be met and need is demonstrated.

The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) is accepting 2018/19 applications for the award of The GE Scholarship for UG students from areas of need reading BA Computer Science or any of the following APPLIED SCIENCES at University of Ghana:

School of Engineering:

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering

School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

DEADLINE for the submission of applications for the General Electric Scholarship is THURSDAY OCTOBER 11th, 2018 at 3:00pm.

You are eligible to apply if you:

Are a Ghanaian.
Are a University of Ghana regular student.
Obtained an aggregate of 15 or better at the WASSCE or CGPA 3.0.
Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.
Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits).
Are reading BA Computer Science or Basic Applied Sciences in the following areas: BSc in Information Technology, Material Science and Engineering, Earth Science, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
Will maintain at least a 2.5 CGPA
Are of a Good Conduct.

Download and submit a completed GE- SFAO FORM AF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION and the required essays, a copy of your academic records (WASSCE grades), letters of recommendation and supporting need documents.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the General Electric Scholarships 2018/2019

Application Deadline: FRIDAY OCTOBER 16TH, 2015 at 3:00pm

University of Ghana is offering GE scholarship for undergraduate students in the areas of BSc Applied Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded for four years and eligible candidates who receive a GE Scholarship in a current year can apply for the GE Scholarship for the subsequent year(s) provided they maintain a Grade Point Average of (GPA) 2.5 or better.

GE will provide a flat-rated scholarship support through the “the GE Scholarship”, for the benefit of certain University of Ghana Level 100 under-graduate students in the areas of BSc Applied Sciences during the years of 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (individually the “Scholarship Year”). Scholarships are renewable annually.

The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) is accepting 2015/16 applications for the award of the GE scholarship scheme from Level 100 students from areas of need.

Eligibility Requirements:

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a Ghanaian.

2. Are a Level 100 student.

3. Obtained an aggregate of 15 or better at the WASSCE.

4. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.

5. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits).

6. Are reading BSc in the Applied Science Earth Science, Computer Engineering IT or Computer Science.

7. Will maintain a 2.5 CGPA

8. Are of a Good Conduct.

Application Procedure:

Download and submit a completed GE- FUND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM and the required essays, a copy of your academic records (WASSCE grades) letters of recommendation and supporting need documents.

NOTE: Only BSc APPLIED SCIENCE CAN APPLY

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following are examples of documents that can be used to support this application:

For need:

• Official pay slip or payroll record of parents/guardians or the applicant.
• Recent school receipts/ bills of siblings of school going age.
• Tax return receipts– IRS, VAT, tabletop hawking receipts, etc.
• Birth Certificates (of siblings).
• Death Certificate or Burial permit (in case of death of a parent).
• Pension letter for retired parents/guardians.
• Bank Statements / Ghana Cocoa Board Farmers Association Passbook.
• SSNIT contribution statements.
• Money transfer receipts.
• National Health Insurance receipts (showing premium paid).
• Evidence of other dependents of parents/guardians.
• Any other supporting documents that you believe will assist in the processing, of your application.

For Academic
• High School Transcripts (Terminal Reports)
• West African Senior School Certificate Exam Results (WASSCE)
• University Acceptance Letter
• Records regarding achievement tests, academic awards, honors, and substantive assessments by teachers, including letters of recommendation.
• Confirm That you are not currently receiving support through any other scholarship program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the General Electric Scholarships for Undergraduate Study in the University of Ghana.

General Electric Scholarships 2018/2019 for Undergraduate Study at the University of Ghana.

2015/2016 General Electric Scholarships for Undergraduate Study at the University of Ghana.