Please join the students, faculty and leadership of Ashesi University College on a memorable journey to Ghana. Tentative dates for the 2014 Annual Trip are September 6-13th.

Come see, first-hand, the New Africa that Ashesi is creating

We’ll visit Ashesi graduates at their workplaces, hear students present innovative projects, participate in discussions with Ashesi leadership - and witness an emerging Africa of optimism, ethical courage, and progress.

Ghana: A vibrant & friendly country - the birthplace of African independence

We will enjoy Ghana’s colorful culture, history, music and marketplaces - then walk at treetop level through a rainforest, visit a historic slave fort, visit the local people in a fishing community, and relax on the beach. We will be welcomed guests in Ghana, where Ghanaians are proud of their safe, stable, multiparty democracy.

The Ashesi community shares their dreams and accomplishments

What will Ashesi students and alumni show us? We’ll see innovative student projects that address local challenges. In previous years, we‘ve met with alumni at a start-up software company that is developing new payment and communications technologies for African businesses, and a non-profit that is providing technical knowledge and expertise in disadvantaged communities. We’ll discuss Ashesi’s future with Ashesi leadership and faculty, including with Dr. Patrick Awuah, Ashesi’s founder and president.

Please Join Us

We will make all arrangements except air travel to Ghana; guests will pay their own expenses. Click here to see the 2013 trip brochure and trip itinerary.

To be placed on our annual trip mailing list, or to ask questions please call (206) 545.6988, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Hurry! Space is limited.

Gifts of Stocks and Securities

We are happy to accept gifts of stock. All gifts of appreciated securities are tax deductible under US law. To make a stock gift to Ashesi University Foundation, please complete the following steps:

1. Download our Stock Donation Form (Adobe PDF), complete the form, and fax it back to Ashesi University Foundation at +1 (206) 260-2407. In order to provide an accurate tax receipt, we need to know the stock symbol and number of shares being transferred to Ashesi’s account.

2. Notify Ashesi University Foundation of the transfer by contacting a Foundation staff member, at +1 (206) 545-6988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Wire Transfer

To make a donation via wire transfer please contact Ashesi staff at +1 (206) 545-6988 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The generosity of our supporters across the globe has enabled us to provide scholarships to many deserving students that could not otherwise afford an Ashesi education. To demonstrate what a difference these gifts have made, we have collected a group of short essays by scholarship recipients about their university experience. We hope you will enjoy the selections below.

Rose Dodd
Class of 2009

Rose Dodd decided to attend Ashesi because of its Liberal Arts curriculum. Ashesi offered her the chance to pursue a degree in business while having the opportunity to learn more about African culture, economics and philosophy.

“I found the small class sizes and student-lecturer ratio very different from what existed in our public universities. Ashesi was the obvious choice and I have enjoyed every single day here.”

Throughout her education Rose was able to pursue her diverse interests in and outside the classroom. Rose has worked with the Corporate Credit Department of Barclays Bank, Ghana, the telecommunications company MTN, and VOICES Ghana, an NGO that empowers school children to solve local problems. “I loved working as a Business Relations Officer with VOICES Ghana. I was in charge of recruiting volunteers for our various projects.”

For her senior thesis Rose is investigating the commoditization of African culture. She conducts and economic analysis of how indigenous African cultural elements - music, sculpture, crafts - have been transformed into internationally traded goods and the effect this transformation has had on African culture itself. In the future she hopes to pursue a Masters Degree in Economics.

She says of her Ashesi experience, "the time I have spent here has contributed immensely to shaping my values about life. Ashesi's financial aid program allowed me to access an international-style education. I am grateful for this opportunity and confident my future will be bright.”

Diamond Kpesese
Class of 2009

Diamond Kpesese came to Ashesi because he found that Ashesi’s mission greatly resonated with him. “It was refreshing and different and I like different” he says. Diamond accepted Ashesi’s admission offer because of the generous financial aid package he received. “There was no way I could have paid to attend Ashesi if I had not been given financial aid.”

Diamond was Senior Prefect in both his Junior and Senior High Schools serves as a Class representative and excelled in mathematics. Upon joining Ashesi, Diamond continued to participate in student government, serving on the Judicial and Electoral Committee of the Ashesi Student Council. He is pursuing a major in computer science and or his senior year thesis Diamond is developing a software application that enables voice over IP communication. He looks forward to a career in web application development with emphasis on solving day to day problems.

Araba Amuasi
Class of 2007

In December 2003 when I was completing my application forms for Ashesi University, I was hoping against all hope that I would be admitted in order to pursue my dream of becoming a great African programmer. At the same time I knew at the back of my mind that if I did get admitted to Ashesi, I might be unable to attend without some financial aid.

I was thrilled when I received my letter of admission together with information that I had a grant from Ashesi University. I joined the Ashesi community in April 2004 and so far I have no regrets for making the decision to attend.

For me, everyday at Ashesi is a great learning experience. Any student who has a passion for learning and discovering new ways of doing things as I do, fits perfectly into the Ashesi community. Any student who does not believe in mediocrity, is willing to do things the right way and wants to change the image of Ghana and Africa, will find Ashesi the right place to be.

Sarah Mills
Class of 2007

"A fane from which boys and girls can seek the highest form of inspiration." A place one can not leave without experiencing how vast and exciting the world is. Through club activities, class sessions, general sessions, lunch time conversations, students experience the heart of the matter: intellectual growth.

I chose to come to Ashesi because I wanted an educational experience which would be challenging and allow the analytical part of my mind to come alive. Also I wanted a medium through which I would be free to rediscover myself and that is exactly what Ashesi has offered me.

At Ashesi, you are provided with avenues to excel. Our lecturers try hard to bridge the gap between faculty and students and they do it with such undisputed success. Without a doubt the pace of life at Ashesi is challenging but with dedication and focus on my part I have come to realize that the Ashesi experience is an excellent teacher.