MoE shortlists 56 Senior Highs Schools for 2024 Stemnovation grand finale

56 Senior High Schools from 250 registered institutions have been shortlisted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to compete in the grand finale of this year’s Stemnovation competition at the Ohene Konadu Auditorium, UPSA Campus.

Scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the selected second-cycle schools will justify their innovations focused on environmental sustainability, energy sustainability, and food sovereignty to a panel of five judges.

The winner of the 2024 edition of the national competition will receive a cash prize of GH¢ 50,000, GH¢ 40,000 for the first runner-up, and GH¢ 30,000 for the school that will place third.

Senior High Schools that place fourth to tenth according to In a Ghana News Agency blog post sighted by GhanaEducation.org will receive GH¢ 20,000 each, while those in the eleventh to twentieth positions will each get GH¢ 10,000.

On the theme “Addressing Future Challenges Now.” this year’s competition is organised by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship Innovation Programme.

The Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko says this year’s Stemnnovation competition saw a 10 per cent increase in participating schools compared to 2023.

Speaking at an event, he revealed that 51 per cent of the projects would focus on environmental issues, 21 per cent on energy innovations, and 11 per cent on digital solutions, reflecting the dynamism and ingenuity of the next generation of Ghanaians.

“The competition will bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that our young people not only innovate but also create tangible solutions that can be applied across industries,” he said.

Commenting on the final stage of the competition, the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum said “We will witness the incredible talents of our young innovators as they present groundbreaking projects in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).”

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

The Ghana Education News Editorial Staff is comprised of seasoned education consultants, policy analysts, and verified journalists dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and credible updates on the Ghanaian GES curriculum, WAEC updates, and academic leadership.