Kumasi: The Directorate of Student Affairs (DoSA) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and its U.S.-based scholarship partner, Educational Pathways International (EPI), have denied claims by a third-party offering scholarships and admissions to prospective students.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, Deputy Registrar, University Relations Office, KNUST, highlighted that KNUST and EPI's attention had been drawn to reports of fraudulent activities by a syndicate falsely claiming to represent them. The statement explained that the group was reportedly offering fraudulent admissions into KNUST, accompanied by a fake scholarship package of GH? 50,000.00, supposedly from EPI. Victims are being asked to pay 15 percent of the supposed scholarship amount as a prerequisite.
Furthermore, the statement detailed that the syndicate was fraudulently advertising a fictitious $30,000 international scholarship through KNUST for Ghanaian students to study abroad, demanding a 10 percent upfront payment. The statement emphasized that EPI was not affiliated with these fraudulent activities and had not authorized any individual, group, or third party to offer scholarships or admissions on its behalf. The Directorate of Student Affairs, KNUST, has not been instructed by EPI to facilitate or process such offers.
The university strongly cautioned the public, particularly prospective applicants to KNUST, to be vigilant and to verify the authenticity of any scholarship offers through the official communication channels of KNUST and EPI. The statement urged anyone engaging in such fraudulent schemes to report to the appropriate authorities immediately.
The management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, through the statement, assured its stakeholders of its commitment to the welfare, well-being, and academic success of current and prospective students. It directed all persons to contact DoSA on (050 644 8966 / 020 659 0845) or visit the official KNUST website: www.knust.edu.gh for accurate and verified information on scholarships.
