Young Achievers Foundation Ghana

Young Achievers Foundation Ghana Building a community of emerging leaders with the skills to lead and accelerate Africa’s development.

At YAF Ghana, we are committed to bridging the college access gap. Since 2017, our college access and career development programs have supported over 200 students from underserved communities in Ghana on their journey to obtaining a college degree. Our initiatives are tailored to assist students in overcoming the barriers to entering college and completing their degrees, all at no cost to the stud

ents or their families. Additionally, our program strives to cultivate dynamic leaders by equipping students with the necessary skills, experiences, and support to succeed in life and lead their communities. OUR MISSION
Build a community of emerging leaders with skills to lead and accelerate the development of Ghana and Africa as a whole. OUR VISION
We envision a new Africa, transformed by thousands of young leaders who solve problems and serve people in their communities.

As we close this year’s college admissions cycle, we proudly celebrate our scholars who earned admission to top univer...
01/04/2026

As we close this year’s college admissions cycle, we proudly celebrate our scholars who earned admission to top universities on full scholarships, including , , , , , , and many more.

Together, 18 scholars secured a combined $𝟲,𝟲𝟮𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 in four-year funding, an incredible achievement in an exceptionally competitive year.

We are deeply grateful to the board and leadership for your unwavering support. Special thanks to Joshua Boger, David Tuttle, Lisa Tuttle, and our incredible alumni community for your consistent commitment to keeping this program alive.

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If you’re a 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 or 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲, don’t miss the opportunity to join our amazing community of changemakers and benefit from our program. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴!

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 (𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀) -> yafghana.org/apply

If you’re a counselor, teacher, or community member, 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 -> https://forms.gle/3VL9u9XyJb5mPLoT6

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗬𝗔𝗙 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 to learn more about our program -> https://forms.gle/sf8himonw8gNV7cV6

YAF GHANA
Learn. Lead. Transform

For close to a decade, Young Achievers Foundation Ghana (YAF Ghana) has identified and nurtured some of the most excepti...
24/03/2026

For close to a decade, Young Achievers Foundation Ghana (YAF Ghana) has identified and nurtured some of the most exceptional young minds across the country—students who embody 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.

Together, we have supported hundreds of Ghanaian students to secure over $80 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in educational aid, gaining admission to some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including , , , , , , and many others. We support students through SAT preparation, college admissions, and scholarship applications, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬.

This year, we are building on that legacy.

In addition to our regular application (which is ongoing), we are proud to introduce the 𝐘𝐀𝐅 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. This nomination-only pathway to our Scholars Program is designed to identify Ghana’s most exceptional high school students and graduates who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and measurable community impact.

We are inviting:
- School leaders
- Teachers and counselors
- YAF alumni
- Community Leader (e.g., NGO leader, religious leader, youth leader)
- Community Member (non-school affiliated)

to 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 who are already making a difference.

We are looking for students who:
- Demonstrate 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
- Have taken initiative to 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞
- Are making 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Each nominator may submit up to 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 (3) 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

At YAF, we believe talent exists everywhere. Whether a student is in a major city or a remote community, we are 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

Eligibility:

Final-year high school students or recent high school graduates
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This is more than a program.
It is a commitment to identifying and investing in Ghana’s future leaders.
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Learn more: yafghana.org

𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭: https://forms.gle/53AqpdSjEyGuqAh18

𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: https://forms.gle/EYAYyms7r8XmAgKTA
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YAF GHANA
Learn. Lead. Transform.

YES! We have our very first Schwarzman Scholar.Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Akorfa Dagadu, Y...
16/02/2026

YES! We have our very first Schwarzman Scholar.

Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate our very own Akorfa Dagadu, YAF Ghana Class of 2022 and current senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), who has been named a Schwarzman Scholar and will join the Class of 2026–27.

This year, just 150 scholars were selected from a record-breaking pool of over 5,800 applicants across 40 countries and 83 universities, the most competitive cohort in the program’s 11-year history.

Schwarzman Scholars pursue a fully funded, one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The program focuses on leadership, global affairs, and China’s evolving role in the world, building a powerful network of leaders committed to shaping the future.

And today, one of those leaders is from Ghana.

Akorfa’s journey, from to and now to , is a testament to courage, brilliance, and purpose. It is a story not just of personal excellence but of deep commitment to transforming systems that many have long ignored.

As a scholar, Akorfa stood out not only for her academic strength but for her relentless drive to solve real problems. Within the corridors of our program, she founded Ishara, an innovative venture reimagining recycling in Ghana by connecting informal waste pickers to transparent and efficient systems designed to scale across emerging markets.

We watched her nurture that vision.
We watched her refine it at MIT.
We watched her turn conviction into action.

Now she dreams even bigger, to establish a materials innovation hub in Africa that addresses the end-of-life of materials, from plastics to e-waste, reshaping how our continent thinks about sustainability and circularity.

This moment means more than an award.
It means representation.
It means possibility.
It means that a young girl from Agbogbloshie can stand on the world’s biggest stages and be recognized among the most promising global leaders of her generation.

Akorfa, you carry Ghana with grace.
You carry YAF Ghana with honor.
And you carry the hopes of many young people who now see what is possible.

Congratulations, Schwarzman Scholar. The world is waiting. 🌍🔥

As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and celebrate one of the most meaningful moments of 2025 for our communit...
22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and celebrate one of the most meaningful moments of 2025 for our community.

This Thanksgiving weekend, we brought together 90 of our alumni, board members, and friends for YAF Ghana’s maiden Reunion & Thanksgiving Celebration. It was a powerful weekend filled with joy, laughter, reflection, learning, and deeply meaningful conversations. For many of us, it was the first time putting faces to stories shaped over years of mentorship, sacrifice, and shared purpose.

We are profoundly grateful to our Board Member, Dr. Joshua Boger, for generously hosting us and creating a space that embodied everything YAF Ghana stands for: community, excellence, and service. Our sincere thanks also go to David and Lisa Tuttle, David and Jen Barnard, Jennifer Oldham, and our incredible leaders whose continued belief and support make this work possible year after year.

A very special thank you to the YAF Ghana Alumni Leadership Team and the Reunion Planning Committee. Your energy, leadership, and attention to detail turned this vision into a truly unforgettable experience.

This weekend reminded us that YAF Ghana is more than a program. It is a family, a growing global network, and a lifelong commitment to lifting others as we rise.

Watch out for Part 2😎💪🏾


Meet Cletus: From a Small Farm in Bazua to the #1 Liberal Arts College in America!When we first met Cletus Abumah, he i...
24/07/2025

Meet Cletus: From a Small Farm in Bazua to the #1 Liberal Arts College in America!

When we first met Cletus Abumah, he introduced himself like this:

“I’m the second child of the third wife of my father’s four wives.”

It was bold. It was honest. It was unforgettable.
And it perfectly captures the strength and complexity of his journey.

Raised in , a rural village in Ghana’s Upper East Region, Cletus grew up in a community with high illiteracy and few educational resources. One of 16 siblings and step-siblings, he spent his days helping on the family’s maize and millet farm, yet never stopped dreaming beyond the boundaries of his village.

But here’s what makes his story extraordinary:
He didn’t just dream. He took action.

Cletus became one of the top students in his school. He competed in the National Science & Maths Quiz, representing St. Charles Minor Seminary/SHS,Tamale.

Then, he applied to and was selected as one of just 25 scholars nationwide.

In , we saw him come alive. He traded farming tools for test prep books, village silence for climate debates, and isolation for a community of young thinkers who shared his drive and curiosity.

Today, we are beyond proud to announce that Cletus has been admitted to Williams College, the number one liberal arts college in the , on a full four-year scholarship worth $375,600.00.

“My admission to Williams is not just a personal achievement. It is a responsibility I carry for my village. I want to use my education to uplift others like me.” – Cletus

Cletus is proof that brilliance lives everywhere, even in the most overlooked corners of the world. All it takes is a chance.

At YAF Ghana, we are working to create more chances for students like Cletus and for the generations behind him.

This is what happens when determination meets opportunity.

Go Yafalians!

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦:

🔸 Join Our Fully-Funded Scholars Program: yafghana.org (Application Opens: Jan 5, 2026)
🔸 Join Our Year-Round SAT Bootcamp: https://yafghana.org/sat-bootcamp/
🔸 For Private One-on-One College Application Support: https://quaysoncollegeconsulting.com/

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