The Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (SCHOLSEC) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces, marking a significant step toward President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of creating a more professional and capable security sector.
This strategic collaboration will provide specialized scholarship opportunities for military personnel to pursue academic programs at the upcoming Ghana Defence University.
The landmark collaboration is aimed at strengthening Ghana’s security sector through dedicated scholarship slots for military personnel.
The initiative represents a comprehensive approach to national security development, focusing on enhancing the intellectual capacity of Ghana’s armed forces through advanced education in critical areas including defense studies, intelligence, cybersecurity, and other specialized security disciplines.
This partnership aligns with President Mahama’s pledge of full support for the establishment of the National Defence University by the Ghanaian military.
The President’s commitment to building a “stronger, smarter, and more professional security front” is being realized through educational investments that will equip military personnel with contemporary skills needed for modern security challenges.
The Ghana Defence University, set to launch soon, will serve as a premier institution for security education in the West African region.
The SCHOLSEC partnership ensures that serving military personnel will have access to quality education without financial barriers, enabling them to pursue specialized training while maintaining their service commitment.
The scholarship program is expected to cover various academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate studies, with particular emphasis on programs relevant to national security.
Areas of focus include defense management, strategic studies, intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, peacekeeping operations, and security policy development.
These disciplines are increasingly important as Ghana faces evolving security challenges including cyber threats, terrorism, and regional instability.
SCHOLSEC, which operates under the mandate to provide educational opportunities for Ghanaians, has expanded its scope to include strategic national security objectives.
The secretariat’s involvement demonstrates the government’s recognition that national security and education are intrinsically linked in building a resilient state.
The timing of this partnership is particularly significant given Ghana’s role as a regional security leader and contributor to international peacekeeping missions.
Enhanced military education will strengthen Ghana’s capacity to lead security initiatives within ECOWAS and contribute meaningfully to United Nations peacekeeping operations globally.
Military personnel interested in the scholarship opportunities will be able to apply through established SCHOLSEC procedures, with selection criteria tailored to military service requirements and career development needs.
The program is designed to ensure that participants can balance their educational pursuits with their military duties.
This initiative complements other educational reforms under the Mahama administration, including the “No Fees Stress” policy that has already benefited thousands of tertiary students.
By extending educational support to the military, the government demonstrates its commitment to comprehensive human capital development across all sectors.
The partnership between SCHOLSEC and the Ghana Armed Forces represents a model for civil-military cooperation in education and professional development, positioning Ghana as a regional leader in innovative approaches to security sector reform and capacity building.
Story Written By Prince Asante Kwarteng | Kobby Kyei News
