Tusk Foundation and Git-Go launch GH₵5.25 million systems engineering scholarship for Ghanaian student-athletes

In a landmark partnership set to redefine opportunities for young Ghanaian student-athletes, the Tusk Foundation has teamed up with Git-Go Technology (G-Tech), a US-based technology company, to launch a GH₵5.25 million scholarship programme focused on systems engineering and digital empowerment.

The initiative, unveiled at a press conference on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Adenta Basketball Court in Accra, aims to merge sports and technology into a single platform for long-term personal and professional growth.

Themed “Empowering Tomorrow: Tech, Talent & Transformation Through Partnership,” the launch event brought together educators, sports administrators, tech entrepreneurs, and youth advocates who echoed the importance of equipping the next generation with tools to succeed both on and off the field.

As part of the initiative, Git-Go Technology will sponsor 50 student-athletes selected by the Tusk Foundation to undertake a five-month course in systems engineering, scheduled to begin in May. Each scholarship is valued at $7,000, covering tuition, training, and mentorship. Additionally, every beneficiary will receive a laptop to support their studies and ensure access to digital learning resources.

“This partnership with Git-Go Technology is a significant milestone, adding another powerful educational piece to our sports efforts,” said Lester Achiah, the CEO of Task Foundation. “It’s not just about basketball; it’s about using basketball and education to help these young people gain skills for life, support their families, and become successful.”

The CEO of Git-Go Technology, Clovis Njongue, recounted how a visit to Ghana in 2024 laid the groundwork for the collaboration. “I asked him, ‘How do you link education and sports?’ And he said that’s exactly what he’s trying to do—merge them into one powerful force. That’s when I knew this was something we at Git-Go needed to be part of.”

Beyond the classroom, the package includes financial support for members of Tusk Foundation’s Division One basketball team, reinforcing the project’s commitment to holistic youth development.

The scholarship and training programme aims not only to produce systems engineers but to bridge Ghana’s digital divide and lay the groundwork for a new generation of tech-savvy leaders. Participants will be trained in critical areas of systems thinking, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial problem-solving—skills that are increasingly vital in today’s knowledge-based economy.

The Team Lead at Rite Sports Services, Yaw Afari Sakyi also lent his support, noting that the partnership was a critical intervention for Ghana’s youth. “If we want them to be globally competitive in five, 10, or 20 years, we must create platforms and opportunities now. This partnership is a bold step in that direction.”

The event closed with a call to action for stakeholders across sectors—government, private enterprise, academia, and civil society—to support the vision of a Ghana where young people are not forced to choose between dreams on the court and futures in the classroom, but are empowered to pursue both.