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Vanessa Adu-Gyamfi
  • International Studies and Economics
  • Class of 2017
  • Accra

Vanessa Adu-Gyamfi earns endowed scholarship at Baldwin Wallace University

2016 Oct 19

Vanessa Adu-Gyamfi of Accra was among more than 500 students who earned endowed scholarships at Baldwin Wallace University this fall. Adu-Gyamfi, a graduate of Wesley Girls' High School majoring in international studies with a focus on international affairs and economics, earned the Jess & Arline Petty Scholarship and the Overmyer Achievement Award.

BW has a long history of endowed scholarship support from alumni, faculty, trustees and friends. More than 385 named scholarships provide over $3 million to help students attend, persist and graduate from BW. Endowed scholarships vary in their requirements with many specifying financial need, a course of study, involvement on campus or a commitment to excellence in a particular field. BW grants a wide range of scholarships to current students each year. Including endowed, merit and need-based scholarships, BW students received over $41 million in financial support from the University for the 2016-2017 academic year.