Education. Opportunity. Smiles.
Scholarship, Leadership & Opportunity-readiness Lab (SLOL)
About SLOL
An initiative of Magnificent Smiles Foundation(Msmiles)
The Scholarship, Leadership & Opportunity Readiness Lab (SLOL) 2026 fellowship was created to address a common gap faced by many high-performing students from Northern Ghana: strong academic results, but limited access to information, guidance, and support needed to progress into higher education.
The Lab works with recent secondary school graduates who show clear potential but face financial or socio-economic barriers.
SLOL combines exposure, one-on-one coaching, and guided access to relevant scholarship opportunities, university application fee payment etc.
Participation is free. We are here to provide FULL support!
Coaching & Support
1:1
Cohort Size
12
Duration in Months
12
Program Benefits
Personal Development: Self & Leadership
Fellows build confidence, self-awareness, and leadership skills needed to become competitive applicants for opportunities and and life decisions.
The programme supports goal-setting, communication, and personal growth through hands-on and project-based learning, helping fellows show up with clarity and confidence throughout their journey.
Exposure: Opportunities & Guidance
Fellows are exposed to relevant tertiary education and scholarship opportunities and guided to understand requirements, timelines, and expectations.
This stage broadens awareness, helps fellows see what is possible, and supports informed decision-making about next steps.
Support: Readiness & Application
Fellows receive structured, hands-on support to prepare strong applications and interviews.
This includes one-on-one coaching, essay reviews and application fee payment, interview preparation, and practical readiness to submit complete and competitive applications.
Post Program: Transition & Alumni
Support continues beyond applications. Fellows receive guidance during transition into higher education and join a growing alumni network.
The alumni network enables peer support, mentoring, and continued access to opportunities and guidance.
Knowledge is power.
Information is liberating.
Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.
Kofi Annan, Ghanaian Diplomat & Former UN Secretary-General
Who Can Apply
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
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From Northern Ghana (Upper East, Upper West, North East, Northern, or Savannah Region)
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Completed Senior High School and wrote WASSCE within the last 1–2 years
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Strong academic results
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High potential but unable to continue to higher education due to financial or socio-economic constraints
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Interest in STEM, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems (MIS)
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Willingness to commit fully to the fellowship programme
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Open to both males and females
Applicants do not need prior leadership positions. SLOL is designed to develop readiness and leadership, not only select polished applicants.
Application & Admissions Process
Step 1: Apply
Complete the online application form and submit by 17th January, 2026.
Step 2: Screening & Shortlisting
Applications are reviewed based on academic merit, financial need, and motivation.
Here, we are are able to contact only shortlisted applicants.
Step 3: Interview & Final Selection
Shortlisted applicants are visited for interviews (in-person).
Successful applicants are notified and onboarded into the fellowship starting in February.
FAQs
Is SLOL a scholarship program?
No. SLOL does not provide scholarship funding. It provides readiness and application support to help you become a strong and competitive applicant for scholarships and university admissions.
Do I need perfect WASSCE results to apply?
No. You need strong results, but we also consider your background, challenges, and potential.
Do I need leadership experience to apply?
No. Formal leadership experience is not required. We look for leadership potential and willingness to learn.
Is there a fee to join the program?
There is no participation fee. Rather, we provide you support like university application-related cost coverage, where needed.
Is the program online or in person?
The program is hybrid, combining online sessions with selected in-person activities.
What happens after I complete the program?
You will receive transition support into university and become part of the SLOL alumni network, with opportunities for mentorship and continued engagement.
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About Magnificent Smiles Foundation (Msmiles)
Get to Know Us
Magnificent Smiles Foundation (Msmiles) is a Ghana-based nonprofit committed to closing the gap between potential and opportunity through targeted educational support for children and young people at orphanages & foster homes, under-served public schools and communities.
Through programmes focused on learning access, educational resources, and opportunity pathways, we work to ensure that poverty and disadvantage do not stand in the way of the right to education of children and youth.
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