Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders

The Aker Inspire Scholarship Program (AISP) provides scholarships to eligible promising but financially challenged Ghanaian students seeking to pursue tertiary level education in public institutions to study a wide variety of academic, technical, or vocational fields. Fifty (50) beneficiaries of this program will enjoy full coverage for tuition and lodging fees for the duration of their program of study, one laptop, and a stipend every semester to cover the costs of transportation, clothing, feeding and other related expenses. In addition, there will be opportunities to learn and develop critical entrepreneurial, career and personal grooming skills. (Terms and Conditions Apply)

We’re inspiring the next set of global leaders and problem solvers one student at a time! Ready to be a part of this?

Application Period Closed. Successful Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.

How to apply

Step 1

Ensure that you have scanned copies of the required documents available (WASSCE Results, Testimonial, Passport Picture, Admission Letter or Proof of Application to school ready. You will also need a working email address and contact number.

Step 2

Fill in the required details, ensuring correctness and accuracy.

Step 3

Review provided information and submit your application

Step 4

Email the required documents to scholarships@akerenergy.com. Your application is incomplete if you do not complete this step .

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an Interview

About

Aker Inspire Scholarship Program

Aker Energy, an oil and gas exploration company began operations in Ghana in 2018 and together with its partners Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Fueltrade Ghana Ltd, and Lukoil Overseas, is developing the Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points block about 150 km offshore Ghana.

As part of its efforts to support the socioeconomic growth of Ghana, the company introduced its latest social investment program: the Aker Inspire Scholarship Program (AISP) in 2020 to provide scholarships to eligible promising but financially challenged Ghanaian students seeking to pursue tertiary level education in public institutions

By doing this, Aker Energy and its partners are making real its commitment to contribute to sustainable socio-economic growth by helping to develop and supply the necessary skills and expertise needed to strengthen Ghana’s growing and vibrant economy.

The AISP is a buildup on the hugely successful senior high school program (the Aker Energy-GNPC Scholarship Program) which has supported 1000 students since 2012 with tuition and lodging fees, edible and inedible provisions, pocket money and academic support materials such as textbooks, calculators, notebooks etc.

Aker Energy and its partners are proud to partner with the Government of Ghana’s efforts to realize Goal 4 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and thus forge a great future for Mother Ghana.

Eligibility

  • Be a Ghanaian citizen
  • Be willing to attend public tertiary institution in Ghana or accredited private technical/vocational institutions
  • Always provide accurate information as required
  • Be willing to partake in an Interview process that will use a variety of assessments to confirm final selection

FAQ

Support given is not limited to students studying science/STEM subjects. Any student pursuing a recognized and accredited program of study can apply

Answer, any student from any part of Ghana can apply. However, students from the seven coastal districts of the Western Region will be given the greater preference during screening and selection process

Answer, Support provided is focused on new entrants, but in extreme or very special cases a continuing student can apply and possibly be selected.

Shortlisted applicants who have qualified for the interview process will be contacted via email and/or phone call.

You can use the enquiries section of this website or reach us through scholarships@akerenergy.com or 0508 300 160