Drive to Inspire-Africa awards scholarships to 20 tertiary students

The Drive to Inspire-Africa (DTI-A) initiative has formally welcomed 20 new beneficiaries into its scholarship programme during a ceremony held in Accra on November 12, 2026. The event, which also included the distribution of laptops to 14 students, marks a significant expansion of the initiative's efforts to support higher education in Ghana. Supported by the Sonne Scholarships through the Cerveau Initiative, the programme now provides comprehensive financial and material aid to a total of 80 scholars enrolled across 10 different tertiary institutions nationwide.

Nana Adjoa Hackman, the founder of DTI-A, highlighted the initiative’s core mission of empowering young Ghanaians to overcome financial barriers to quality education. She expressed profound gratitude to the Cerveau Initiative for their partnership, noting that the collaboration is essential for providing the technological tools and funding necessary for academic success in the modern era. The scholarship scheme specifically targets high-achieving students who face economic challenges, ensuring they have the resources to complete their degrees by addressing both tuition costs and the need for digital tools.

Beneficiaries of the programme expressed their relief and motivation following the induction ceremony. Kate Wienu, a current scholar, shared how the support has fundamentally transformed her educational journey, providing the stability and equipment needed for her studies. By integrating financial aid with technological support, the Drive to Inspire-Africa initiative aims to bridge the digital divide while fostering a new generation of professionals equipped to contribute to the nation’s development.