My Nonprofit Reviews

My name is Charlotte Akyere Sampson. I am twenty-two (22) years of age and the second of three children. I am a student of the University of Ghana Business School studying Accounting. I am in my third year and would like to become a Chartered Accountant in the future. I am a creative person so during my leisure time, I love to bead, either making jewelries and slippers. I enjoy doing voluntary activities as well. Also, I have the zeal to start my own business.
Educational Pathway International (EPI) provides scholarship to brilliant but needy students. I heard of EPI during the orientation section organized for fresh students. Afterwards, I visited the Students Financial Aid Office to make enquiries. There are requirements that one must meet in order to qualify for the scholarship. After going through it thoroughly, then I applied. Later, I was called together with other applicants to attend the first interview. Although it wasn't easy for me, however I still passed. I was invited to attend the second and final interview session. It was tough since all the other applicants seemed equally good but then again I qualified.
Being a beneficiary of EPI comes with many rewards. Personally, EPI has been very impactful on my life. It has provided me with financial freedom directing my focus towards my studies. I also benefit from the challenging environment that EPI provides us. For example, the giving of awards to best performing students. This encourages me to continually improve my academic performance. Also EPI makes it mandatory for beneficiaries to intern during the long vacation. As a result, I have been able to work with some corporate organizations such as Ghana Highway Authority and Ghana Revenue Authority. Additionally, I have been able to volunteer with an International program called University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) as a student buddy. This was made possible because of the existing relationship between EPI and USAC. The training I get from being a student buddy is great. The Alumni network of EPI is a very strong one. We are one big family. I receive assistance from some members of the Alumni in times of need.
I can gladly say I am a transformed lady as compared to my earlier years. Before I joined EPI, I used to be a very shy person. The consistent meetings we hold with effective training organized changed me. I can happily say that I am now bold, knows what I want in life and more than determined to achieve my goals. The greatest of my priorities is to give back to society and also influence the lives of others.
I am very delighted to belong to such a wonderful family. It is awe-inspiring.