Financial barriers should never extinguish scientific potential.
LURI's STEM scholarship programme invests in academically promising students from low-income households — ensuring financial constraints never silence the next generation of Ghanaian engineers, scientists, and innovators.
Programme trajectory
Year 1 scholars
By year 3
More than tuition. A complete pathway.
Every scholar receives a structured support package covering tuition, mentorship, and professional development.
Tuition Support
Full or partial tuition coverage for secondary and tertiary STEM programmes — removing the single greatest barrier to education.
Mentorship Access
Matched with STEM professionals and industry mentors who guide academic choices, career decisions, and personal development.
Career Counselling
Structured career counselling sessions, CV preparation, and interview coaching — building readiness beyond the classroom.
Internship Pathways
Facilitated connections to internships and employer networks, bridging the gap between study and professional entry.
Eligibility criteria.
Currently enrolled or accepted into a secondary or tertiary STEM programme
From a low-income household in the Upper West Region of Ghana
Demonstrated academic promise — strong grades or teacher recommendation
Committed to community engagement during and after the scholarship
Ghanaian national or long-term resident of the Upper West Region
Growing every year.
Year 1 target
Scholarships awarded
Year 3 target
Scholarships awarded
Beneficiary profile
Female recipients
Retention rate
Programme completion
“The scholarship gave me the chance to stay in school and study engineering. I want to come back and build things for my community.”
Mubarak Sulemana
STEM Scholar · Upper West Region
Applications open
Know an eligible student?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students, teachers, and community leaders can all submit referrals or direct applications.