The Jubilee and TEN Partners have officially launched the second edition of the Tertiary Scholars Aid (TSA) Programme, reinforcing their long-term commitment to education, human capital development and socio-economic progress in Ghana’s Western Region.
The initiative, which targets high-achieving but financially disadvantaged students from host and impacted communities, continues to position education as a key pillar of sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, Ms Patience Lartey, Manager of Social Performance at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), stressed that integrity and fairness remain central to the TSA Programme.
“The TSA programme is about ensuring that opportunity is extended fairly and transparently to the young people within our host communities.
“By supporting these scholars, we are building the human capital necessary to drive both local community growth and national development.”
Ms Patience Lartey, Manager of Social Performance at GNPC
Her remarks highlighted the broader vision behind the programme, which goes beyond financial assistance to focus on long-term national progress through education.
Supporting Critical Fields of Study
The TSA Programme serves as a comprehensive support system for students pursuing priority disciplines at public universities, nursing training colleges and teacher education institutions.
These fields include Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Business Management and Health Sciences, areas considered critical to Ghana’s development agenda.
By targeting such disciplines, Jubilee and TEN Partners aim to align educational support with skills that are in demand both locally and nationally.
The programme recognises that empowering students in these areas can help bridge skills gaps, enhance employability and stimulate economic growth in the Western Region and beyond.
The launch event also signalled the start of a highly competitive selection process for the 2026 cohort. Between January 29 and 30, a total of 120 shortlisted applicants underwent interviews in Takoradi, reflecting the strong interest the programme continues to attract.
From this pool, 50 students will ultimately be selected to receive full scholarship packages. Beneficiaries are drawn from seven coastal districts in the Western Region, ensuring that communities most directly affected by offshore oil and gas operations are prioritised.
The interviews were designed to assess not only academic performance but also resilience, ambition and the potential for beneficiaries to contribute positively to their communities after completing their studies.
A Broad-Based and Inclusive Oversight Panel
To guarantee a balanced and credible selection process, the Jubilee and TEN Partners assembled a multi-disciplinary panel that reflected a broad cross-section of Ghanaian society.
The panel combined technical expertise, educational insight and community representation to ensure that decisions were both rigorous and inclusive.
Key industry stakeholders such as GNPC, Tullow Oil and the Petroleum Commission brought sectoral knowledge and regulatory perspectives to the process. Their involvement helped align the programme with industry standards and national development priorities.
Academic leadership from Takoradi Technical University also played a crucial role, providing guidance on academic merit and institutional expectations. This ensured that selected candidates met the academic demands of their chosen programmes.
Beyond industry and academia, the oversight panel incorporated voices from the public sector and grassroots organisations.
Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Western Regional Association of NGOs, and the Canoe and Fishermen Council participated in the process, ensuring that environmental sustainability and community interests remained central.
Their inclusion reflected the Partners’ recognition that educational initiatives are most effective when they are grounded in local realities and shaped by the communities they are meant to serve.
Building on the Success of the Maiden Edition
This year’s programme builds on the achievements of the 2025 maiden edition, which supported 120 students across the Western Region. Beneficiaries received packages covering tuition fees, accommodation, laptops and monthly stipends, significantly reducing the financial burden on students and their families.
Beyond financial support, the programme also offers mentoring and counselling services aimed at supporting students’ academic progress and overall well-being. These additional interventions have been widely praised for helping scholars navigate both academic and personal challenges.
As a cornerstone of the Jubilee and TEN Partners’ broader community investment strategy, the TSA Programme is designed to strengthen trust with local stakeholders while contributing to sustainable regional development.
For the students involved, the initiative represents more than financial relief; it offers a pathway to personal growth, professional success and the opportunity to give back to their communities.
With the launch of its second edition, Jubilee and TEN Partners have once again demonstrated that strategic investment in education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives and building resilient communities in Ghana’s Western Region.
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