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The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) was necessitated by the increasing number of applications and requests from students for financial assistance. Established in August 2005 the University of Ghana sees the operation of the SFAO as strategic and an integral part of its programmes as it enables needy but bright students to access university education. Financial aid is available to Ghanaian students and is intended to remove the cost barriers that may prevent one from pursuing one’s educational goals.

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SFAO Announcements

Post date: March 12, 2024

There is a popular saying that “… social responsibility is required not only of governments, but of companies and individuals” as well. Latex Foam Rubber Company Limited has always lived up to this expectation. The Company has donated an amount of GH₵20,000.00 to the University of Ghana Student Financial Aid Office (SFAO) as part of its Social Responsibility Agenda to Education and Health.

Post date: March 12, 2024

Over 500 brilliant and needy students of the University of Ghana have been awarded scholarships for the 2022/2023 academic year. Among the beneficiaries were some Students with Special Needs. 

The students were presented with their award letters at a brief ceremony organised by the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO). 

Post date: March 12, 2024

Founders of Educational Pathways International (EPI), Mr. Leonard Lafrance and Mrs. Sara Lafrance have visited the University of Ghana to interview applicants of the EPI Scholarship. After the process, 12 new students have been added to the 24 already on the scheme.