Drive to Inspire-Africa has welcomed 20 new scholars into its scholarship programme and presented laptops to 14 existing and newly admitted scholars at a scholarship award event held in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The event, held in partnership with Sonne Scholarships by Cerveau Initiative, brings the total number of scholars under DTI-A's scholarship programme to 80.
The new cohort comprises students pursuing diverse academic programmes across 10 tertiary institutions in Ghana, with fields of study spanning both the sciences and the arts, including Diploma in Registered Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology and Entomology, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education.
The scholars were selected through a competitive process based on academic excellence and financial need.
Speaking at the event, the Founder of Drive to Inspire-Africa, Nana Adjoa Hackman, said the scholarship programme is not about ticking boxes or increasing numbers, but is an investment in the growth of young people.
She appreciated Cerveau Initiative and thanked the organisation for its continuous commitment to the scholarship programme. Addressing the scholars, Ms Hackman emphasised DTI-A's commitment to the growth of its beneficiaries and to giving them platforms to develop and harness their potential.
"Some of our existing scholars are really doing well in their various schools and taking up leadership roles, and that shows how important it is to invest in young people," she said. She encouraged the new beneficiaries to follow the example of the high-performing scholars and to make full use of the opportunities available to them.
Representing Sonne Scholarships by Cerveau Initiative, Operations Director Sonia Mendy commended Drive to Inspire-Africa for its remarkable work in ensuring that young people get the support they need to pursue their dreams. She urged the beneficiaries to push themselves beyond their limits, reminding them that no one can limit them except themselves.
The organisations noted that access to quality education remains a challenge for many talented students across the country, and that school fees, learning materials and access to technology are among the most common obstacles.
By pairing financial support with laptops, the programme aims to address both the cost of education and the tools students need to succeed in a digital world. Beyond the scholarship programme, Drive to Inspire-Africa invests in the skills, personal development and leadership growth of its scholars through mentorships, webinars, leadership programmes and internship programmes.
For the recipients, the awards came as a significant relief. Kate Wienu, a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship and International Business student at the University of Cape Coast, said: "This scholarship marks a significant stage in our educational journeys, and I want to pour out my heartfelt appreciation to Cerveau Initiative and Drive to Inspire-Africa for their support in not just our education, but also our overall growth. This support gives me a renewed sense of hope and is an encouragement not to give up, but rather to keep pushing and striving to do more."
