The United States (US) Embassy in Ghana’s EducationUSA network connected nearly 4,000 Ghanaian students to U.S. higher education institutions at the annual College Fair held in Accra.
The fair, held September 27, at the Labadi Beach Hotel, featured more than 30 universities and colleges from across the United States, an official release issued to the Ghana News Agency on Monday said.
Officials provided students, parents, and educators with insights into undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, scholarship opportunities, and the application process.
Speaking at the event, Rolf Olson, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, underlined the importance of educational ties between the United States and Ghana.
“I am deeply proud of this connection and look forward to seeing these numbers grow, further strengthening the bonds between Ghana and the United States.”
In addition to connecting students with U.S. institutions, the EducationUSA College fair provided a platform for U.S. Higher Education Institution representatives to explore potential academic partnerships with Ghanaian institutions.
The collaborations aim to strengthen educational ties, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for both countries.
In his remarks, Mr Fred Asa Kisiedu, Deputy Director in charge of Tertiary Education at the Ministry of Education, underscored the value of the EducationUSA College Fair, urging students to “return with skills and knowledge that will contribute to the development of Ghana and Africa.”
EducationUSA provides free guidance to individuals applying to U.S. colleges and universities and is the only U.S. government source of information on Study in the United States.
The U.S. Embassy currently has two EducationUSA Advising Centres in Ghana located in Accra-Osu, and at ACE Consult in Asokwa-Kumasi.
EducationUSA Advisors work with students individually and in groups, in-person and virtually to enhance understanding of the college or university application process to prospective applicants.
GNA
