Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 298 AN AMERICAN-Ghanaian fashion brand has launched a new scholarship programme to help “build a brighter future for young adults in Ghana”. Threads by Dreads designer and founder Christiana Afotey has set up the scholarship prize in honour of her late mother. More Articles You Would Love SA Fashion A/W 2015 Collections Began In Earnest Last Night Over 25 Local Designers to Show at Cape Town Fashion Week “This award will carry on part of my mother’s nurturing legacy — aide in community re-investment — by giving local scholars an opportunity to further their education and contribute to building a brighter future for young adults in Ghana” says Afotey. Ten qualified student candidates across respective high schools in Ghana will be awarded with the Mrs Fedelia Adokailey Mensah Scholarship award. Each winner will be awarded $250 (£190) in March 2017 during which they will be notified by a surprise visit to their classrooms. In order for candidates to qualify for the Mrs Fedelia Adokailey Mensah Scholarship Award they must be actively enrolled in a Ghanaian high school and must have no more than five occurrences of lateness or un-excused absences. Besides having an impressive attendance record, candidates must maintain credit grades A and B throughout the calendar school year with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print Crop Top & Shorts OutfitRated 4.00 out of 5 $75.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Outfit With Kente Stripe To The MiddleRated 3.00 out of 5 $90.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print Top $50.00 Ghana Social & Political Stories charityChristiana Afoteydesignerfashionscholarshipschool pupilsthreads by dreads Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You “There Is A Risk Europe Could Die” Macron Speaks Shortly After Losing Control... PICS: “A Bald Woman Knows Her Kingdom” Gorgeous Top African Model Ayen Monica... #OOTD: Rutie B Hits Us With A Perfectly Stylish ‘Break-Out-The-Norm’ Top & Down... Nigerian Designer Uduak & Asiko Artist Recreate Yoruba Mythology & Gods in Stunning... Trashy Rap Star ‘Megan The Stallion’ Is Being Sued By Her Camera For... #OOTD: Nigeria’s Prudential Atelier Shakes Up The Internet With This Astonishing Wedding Guest... VIDEOS: King Promise & Sarkodie Show Men How To Drip In Kente &... FCCPC Shuts Down Chinese Supermarket In Nigeria That Banned Nigerians From Entering VIDEO: Watch Exclusive Designs You Missed At The Just Ended SA Fashion Week... #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.