The University Printing Press (UPK) as part of its corporate social responsibility is calling for applications from brilliant but needy 3rd year students of the Departments of Communication Design and Publishing Studies for financial assistance for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The Bursary will cover the final year tuition fee of all successful applicants to enable them to pursue their University Education at KNUST.

Eligibility

The Bursary is open to:

1. Ghanaian Regular Students who are currently in their 3rd Year.
2. Students studying Communication Design or Publishing Studies.
3. Applicants with a CWA of 70 and above (First-Class).

NOTE: Applicants on any other scholarship/bursary are not eligible to apply.

Requirements

All applicants are required to include the following documents in their applications:

1. Proof of need, a one-page essay of why you need the financial assistance.
2. Results slip or an up-to-date transcript SIGNED AND OFFICIALLY STAMPED by your Exams Officer or Head of Department.
3. Filled Application Form which can be downloaded via: (HERE!)

Mode of Application

Application Form can be downloaded via: (HERE!)

1. All documents must be in a sealed envelope with the Applicant’s name, programme, reference number, current year and phone number boldly written on it.
2. UPK Bursary should be boldly written on the envelope.
3. Submission of documents should be done at the Directorate of Student Affairs, J. Happer Building, Room 19.
4. Any write-up should be typed with the font Times New Roman, size 12 and double-spaced.
5. No Application will be accepted after the deadline.
6. For any further enquiries, contact the Students Support and Financial Services Office at the Directorate of Student Affairs.

Closing Date for Submission: Applicants are to submit their applications on or before FRIDAY, 25TH JULY, 2025 at 5:00PM.

University Printing Press (UPK) is the best printing and publishing house in Ghana with the capacity for; Pre-Press, Print Production, Training and Consultancy Services. UPK is located at the KNUST Campus, Kumasi.