Community & Mentorship
The Sankofa Club
A living community of scholars, mentors, and future leaders united by one conviction: the further you go, the more responsibility you carry to reach back.
The Meaning
What is Sankofa?
The word Sankofa comes from the Akan language of Ghana. It is symbolized by a mythical bird that flies forward while its head is turned back to pick up an egg from its tail, representing the wisdom of learning from the past to build a better future.
The Adinkra symbol reads: “Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi”, which translates as: “It is not wrong to go back for what you forgot.”
For our scholars, this means two things: honour where you came from, and never forget those who are still there waiting for a hand.
Club Structure
Four Pillars of the Club
The Sankofa Club is built on four interlocking pillars that support scholars not just during their time at Keta SHTS, but for life.
What We Do
Club Activities
Throughout each academic year, the Sankofa Club brings scholars together for a range of structured and informal activities.
Monthly Mentorship Sessions
One-on-one and group sessions with assigned industry mentors, covering career pathways, academic challenges, and personal development.
Career Exposure Days
Visits to organisations and institutions in the scholars' fields of study, providing real-world exposure and helping scholars make informed decisions about their university and career paths.
Personal Life Plan Reviews
Scholars revisit and refine their Personal Life Plans each term, setting new goals and reflecting on progress with support from their mentors and the Mentorship Lead.
Junior Tutoring Programme
Scholars commit a minimum of 2 hours per week to tutoring Form 1 students in their strongest subjects. This is a core Sankofa obligation, giving back to the community that supported them.
Leadership Workshops
Quarterly workshops on leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and conflict resolution, designed to build confidence and prepare scholars for leadership roles in school and beyond.
Community Service Projects
Each cohort undertakes a community service project of their choosing, from literacy drives to health awareness campaigns, connecting scholarship with responsibility beyond the school gates.
Apply to Join!
Ready to join the Sankofa Club?
Membership begins the moment you receive the scholarship.
Apply today and start your journey.