Anansi had hundred and thirty-seven (137) students who applied in 2020 for its support. Out of the number, only eighty (80), representing 58.4%, submitted their complete documents [Application forms, test scores and school placement forms]. Of the eighty, twenty-three (23) were disqualified with their test scores. For the remaining fifty-seven (57), a consideration was given […]
It is that time of year again. We have selected seventeen new Anansi students who are now beginning school. Here are their names, photos and what they wrote about themselves on their Anansi Applications. Thank you to all sponsors! Michael Abaidoo Junior, Sponsors – Becky Bay and Leigh McDonnell I want to be given the scholarship from […]
Written by Anansi sponsor, Crystal Atkinson October 11, 2014 will forever mark a momentous occasion for me. It was the day I got to finally meet two young women, Leticia, who has graduated high school, and Elizabeth who just began her senior year. I had the pleasure of sponsoring Leticia through four years of high […]
At last count we had eighty-four applications for the eighteen scholarships Anansi has to offer at the beginning of the 2014-2015 academic year. Our selection criteria is based on three things: 1) Academic Performance: Applicants must qualify for admittance to a government high school. In Ghana, this qualification is based on an exam taken during […]
It’s no surprise that keeping an organization like Anansi going takes a lot of work — there is a lot of day to day management that takes place, and the annual auction and fundraising is a huge undertaking. Contacting catering companies, organizing the space, photographing auction items and so many more steps can be overwhelming, […]
This year Anansi faced a unique challenge – 8 of the girls who were awarded scholarships and were accepted to University Practice High School, were informed that there wasn’t enough space in the school hostel for them to stay. Most Anansi students live on the campus of their high schools, in student hostels, as they […]