MULTIMEDIA GROUP GHANA LTD. EDUCARE SCHOLARSHIPS1.0 Background and PurposeEducare is a corporate social responsibility initiative of Multimedia Group Ghana Limited (MGGL) intended to support selected ‘brilliant and needy’ young people from the community to enable them complete their education. Launched in November 2008, a total of twenty-four (24) students have benefited from the scheme so far.Educare is linked with our core value of ‘Community’ – we believe that our business must create sustainable value for the communities within which we work. We consider an investment in the education of young people to be one of the most important contributions to our community. We look for very brilliant students, who, without support, would otherwise not have the opportunity to further their education and bring out their full potential.The scholarships will be administered to beneficiaries from Senior high schools in Ghana to pursue their chosen courses and may cover all or part of school fees, books, supplies and pocket money.Areas to be covered for this year are Ashanti, Volta and Eastern Regions.Objective of the ScholarshipTo contribute towards the building of human resource capacity to drive the development of the nation.2.1 Eligibility Criteria Applicants wishing to apply for this scholarship should:a) Be citizens of Ghana b) Be proven to be ‘brilliant and needy’. c) Be in at least SHS1 or more d) Be hard-working (versatile, multi-talented, able to multi-task). e) Be involved in extra curricula activities or exhibit various talents. f) Be proven to demonstrate consistent good conduct. g) Attend a credible institution certified by the Ghana Education Service Private schools are not included.3.0 Application Processa) Write an application letter, showing why you should be considered, in not more than 100 words. b) Attach terminal reports, admission letters and written Testimonials from current and /or previous schools. Please note that thorough checks will be made on all documents submitted. c) Applications will be screened and short-listed, followed by interviews, aptitude tests, background checks, investigations and panel discussions to establish they are “Bright and Needy”. d) Selected applicants will be notified and invited to meet the Educare Board. 4.0 Closing Date for applications is 30 June, 20125.0 Contact Details1. Front desk of Luv/Nhyira in Kumasi, Joy and Multi TV at Kokomlemle, and Adom at Tema. 2. Email: educarefund@myjoyonline.com