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Mankranso SHS Star Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah Wins $40,000 Full Scholarship from Academic City University

20th November 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | November 20 | Mankranso SHS Star Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah Wins $40,000 Full Scholarship from Academic City University

Academic City University has awarded a $40,000 full scholarship to Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah of Mankranso SHS for her outstanding performance in the NSMQ 2025 Regional Qualifiers, covering tuition, accommodation, meals, learning materials, and a monthly stipend.

A Rising STEM Talent Receives Life-Changing Opportunity

Academic City University has presented a $40,000 fully funded scholarship to Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah, a standout contestant from Mankranso Senior High School, following her impressive performance in the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ).The scholarship package rewards her intellectual brilliance, composure, and leadership during the competition, which brought renewed attention to emerging talents from less-resourced schools.

Details of the $40,000 Scholarship Package

The award covers a comprehensive set of academic and welfare needs, ensuring Blessed receives full educational support throughout her university journey. The package includes:

Full tuition for the entire duration of her programme
Accommodation on campus
Daily meals
A new laptop to support academic work
Textbooks and learning materials
A monthly stipend to support personal expenses

This structure reflects Academic City University’s commitment to nurturing high-performing students with strong potential in STEM and innovation.

Why Blessed Stood Out

Although Mankranso SHS is not traditionally listed among Ghana’s top NSMQ powerhouses, Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah’s performance earned broad admiration for her:

Strategic problem-solving in core science questions
Confidence and calm under pressure
Strong collaborative spirit with her teammates
Ability to lift her school’s performance across multiple rounds

Her achievement underscores the growing influence of smaller schools in Ghana’s science education space, as well as the expanding reach of the NSMQ as a national talent development platform.

Academic City’s Ongoing Support for STEM Excellence

Academic City University has, in recent years, intensified its investment in STEM talent development through:

Merit-based scholarships
Innovation challenges
Robotics and engineering training programmes
Partnerships with global technology institutions

The university believes that strategic support for promising students contributes to national development, especially in fields such as engineering, computer science, biotechnology, and applied research.

Inspiration for Young Girls in Science

Blessed’s recognition serves as motivation for young girls across the country who aspire to excel in science and mathematics. Her journey adds to ongoing national efforts to boost female participation in STEM, where Ghana continues to work toward improved access, mentoring, and representation.Education observers note that such scholarship awards not only reward excellence, but also help break financial barriers that hinder many brilliant students from pursuing advanced studies.

A Proud Moment for Mankranso SHS

Mankranso SHS, located in the Ahafo Ano South District, celebrated the news as a milestone in the school’s academic journey. Teachers and former students have described the scholarship as both an honour and a call to strengthen science education facilities and mentorship programmes within rural and peri-urban schools.

Conclusion

Blessed Oforiwaa Nsiah’s $40,000 scholarship is more than a reward for NSMQ brilliance. It represents a significant investment in Ghana’s next generation of innovators. As she prepares to join Academic City University, many expect her story to inspire a new wave of science-loving students across the country.

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