Ghanaian Engineers and Architects Association of America (GEAAA) Scholarships

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate, Graduate

2018 GEAAA Dr. Osei Kwabena Gyebi Scholarship Fund

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidate must:

• Be of African Descent (Higher priority is given to applicants of Ghanaian descent)
• Be a University or Polytechnic Student (enrolled or admitted), Researcher, Artisan
• Have current or prospective career or research interest in science and/or technology including, but not limited to, any of the following areas: Agriculture – mass & year round production techniques including irrigation, rain harvesting or cloud seeding to augment precipitation Mechanical Engineering – equipment, machinery, tools Energy, including renewable energy Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering – clean water supply, sanitary / wastewater treatment, transportation, infrastructure Information Technology and Communication Bio Engineering Chemical Engineering Architecture&/City/Town Planning – affordable housing techniques Sciences & other Allied Professions
• Other Technological Contributions

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

• Students: US$ 500
• Non-Students : US$ 1,000

Application Procedure:

• Complete Application Form
• Narrative (Not more than 500 words) A description of research, career or other interest as it contributes to the goals of the Scholarship Fund.

• Student Applicants: Explain your professional goals and how your interest in the sciences, mathematics, engineering or architecture will contribute towards practical solutions to any particular technological challenge facing Ghana in particular and/or Africa in general.
• Non-Student Applicants: Explain concisely how the outcome of your proposed research or work will be beneficial to the Ghanaian society, its potential for improving the quality of life of Ghanaians and/or its contribution towards the economic growth of Ghana and Africa.

Include a detailed statement indicating how the Funds will be utilized as well as a timeline for the milestone expected to be achieved through the use of the Funds

3. Resume /Curriculum Vitae

In not more than 2 pages indicate the following:

• Education (University, Secondary, Technical Schools attended & degrees/diploma or other certificate received, if any)
• Professional or other Certification received, or honors awarded
• Professional Associations/Affiliations
• Work Experience
• Technical Publications and/or work, if any

4. Academic Transcripts or Proof of Admission, if a student
5. A Letter of Recommendation from individual in supervisory position.
6. For non-student applicants the Fund is given in a form of grant. Provide a proposed Budget and Justification
7. Submit Application and all Supporting Documents to [email protected]

2018 GEAAA Prof. Nicholas Kumapley Scholarship Fund

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• Be a University or Polytechnic Student (Undergraduate or Post-Graduate) with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Science or Mathematics
• Must demonstrate high academic achievement in Engineering, Architecture, or Mathematics/Science
• Be planning a career in Engineering, Architecture or Mathematics/Science
• Must demonstrate strong interest in developing concepts that contribute towards Solutions to technological challenges in Africa.

Application Procedure:

• Complete attached Application Form
• Narrative/Essay (350-400 words) A description of research, or other interest as it contributes to the goals of the Scholarship Fund. Explain what motivated you to choose a career path in Engineering, Architecture or Mathematics/Science
• Resume /Curriculum Vitae

In not more than 1 page indicate the following:

• Education (University, Secondary, Technical Schools attended & degrees/diploma or other certificate received, if any)
• Professional or other Certification received, or honors awarded, if any
• Professional Associations/Affiliations, if any
• Technical Publications and/or Projects, if any

4. Academic Transcripts from a Tertiary Institution or Proof of Admission into a Tertiary Institution
5. A letter of recommendation from individual in supervisory position
6. Submit Application and all Supporting Documents to [email protected]

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

US$ 200 to U$500

What is the duration of the scholarship?

One-time award

How to Apply for the GEAAA) Scholarships

All applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to [email protected]

2018 GEAAA Dr. Osei Kwabena Gyebi Scholarship Webpage

2018 GEAAA Prof. Nicholas Kumapley Scholarship Webpage