AFRICA | A young African man who lost his father at 13 becomes successful, wins UK Chevening Scholarship for his masters.
A young African man named Prosper Dzitse who lost his father at the age of 13, has overcome numerous challenges to become a success story. He has earned the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue his master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
Prosper shared his achievement on Facebook, reflecting on his journey from losing hope of receiving even a basic education to achieving this major milestone in his academic career.
He spoke about his family background, explaining that his father did not have a formal education, and while his mother was a top student, she had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties.
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Despite these hardships, Prosper remained determined and worked tirelessly to continue his education. He acknowledged that while he put in a great deal of effort, he couldn’t take all the credit for his success.
After losing his father at 13, Prosper felt hopeless about his educational future, but he believes that God stepped in, bringing people into his life who helped him every step of the way.
Prosper shared that his experiences have shaped his values and life philosophy. He stated, “People rarely care about how much knowledge one has until they feel the positive impact of that knowledge.”
For the past 15 years, he has focused on inspiring positive change in various communities by understanding people’s needs and finding solutions to address them.
Out of more than 58,000 global applicants, Prosper was among the top 2% selected for the coveted Chevening Award, administered by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
The Chevening Scholarship is a prestigious international program aimed at developing future global leaders across various fields. The application for the 2025 cohort has now closed and the next cohort will be opened by next year. For more information, check HERE.
With a background in Business Administration, Prosper earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Ghana. As a Human Resource and Administration professional, he has maintained a strong passion for blending business development with people management to improve workforce productivity.
This passion influenced his decision to pursue a Master of Science in International Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Dundee, a top-ranked institution in the United Kingdom.
Prosper believes that studying at the University of Dundee will provide him with the opportunity to assess his past experiences in an international context and expand his expertise in business and human resource management.
He said that the knowledge and skills he will gain from this postgraduate program will give him a competitive edge in his career and help him implement better industry practices.
Expressing his gratitude, Prosper thanked his wife, family, and church for their unwavering support and prayers. He also extended special thanks to his brother and mentor, Dr. Jeff Bassey, as well as the CEO and staff of Cocoa360, for their encouragement over the years.
Prosper acknowledged the support from his former Head of Department, now Dean of the University of Ghana Business School, and expressed appreciation to his sister for her continued faith in him.
He is confident that the Chevening Scholarship and its network of over 51,000 scholars will provide him with valuable insights into international business and human resource management, enhancing his leadership capabilities
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