Scholarship / Outline what you believe are particular challenges (eg. in the economy, education, healthcare, etc.) [5]

Ghana has a well-developed educational systems, I presume the cultural approach is somewhat reductionist with a focus on preparation for examination, and rote memorization. Ghana is a developing country which has overcome much but which still has challenges to overcome. In my estimation, these challenges require dynamic thinkers, and flexible leadership with a focus on innovation approaches to problem solving.I come from a cocoa farming village community with about 95 per cent of the population are illiterate and poor.A community which believe to be genetically predispose with poverty as result poor living conditions.The predominant occupation of the people living in this community is farming.Because there is no school in the community and the nearest one is about seven kilometers away,few children have access to education and most of the students after their graduation in high school have no ecstasy in advancing their education .So I want to use the education in my field of study to improve the life of the people. As biochemist, I will learn the practical applications of biochemical research to medicine, agriculture, plant biochemistry, protein structure and functions. I will use my biochemistry knowledge to seek research position in food and agriculture companies like Cargill Limited, Nestle Ghana Limited and Cadbury Limited and help to improve their supply chain management in chocolate production which will directly benefit cocoa farmers for better income. Degree in biochemistry at McGill University provides a large realm of possibilities for agricultural research. Explorations of pathology, genetics, chemical compounds and molecular processes allow researchers to better understand the processes that influence issues such as yield when growing crops and health when rearing livestock which will ensure commercial quantity of farm production. Education plays a paramount role in modern technological world. It is an essential tool for getting bright future as well as plays the most important role in the betterment of a country. My return will also serve the community mentorship to encourage students to pursue their academic dreams and also pressure government official and policy makers to ensure equitable distribution the nation resources by establishing proper and quality education. The Mastercard scholarship foundation will provide me with incredible opportunities to meet like-minded individuals and gain valuable experience.