Wa East MP awards GH¢223,000 bursary to 223 Junior High graduates
Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, MP for Wa East, disbursed GH¢223,000 to 223 JHS graduates
In Brief
- •Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, MP for Wa East, disbursed GH¢223,000 to 223 JHS graduates
- •Each graduate received GH¢1,000 under the MP’s JHS Leavers Bursary Support Programme
- •Cash was chosen to allow families to meet their most pressing educational needs
- •Beneficiaries were selected on academic performance (aggregates 6‑35)
- •Dr Jasaw urged the district education directorate to improve BECE outcomes
Why It Matters
The bursary provides critical financial support for students transitioning to senior high school or technical institutes, potentially easing the economic burden on families and encouraging academic persistence. By linking the award to academic performance, the MP aims to motivate higher achievement and address the broader national concern of declining BECE results in the Wa East District.
Key Details
- Total Bursary Amount
- GH¢223,000
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 223
- Amount per Beneficiary
- GH¢1,000
- Ceremony Date
- September 17, 2026
- Programme Name
- JHS Leavers Bursary Support Programme
Context & Background
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) remains a national priority, with many districts reporting lower performance. The MP’s initiative seeks to counter this trend by providing targeted financial aid to high‑performing students.
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