Drive to Inspire Africa, Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarships for Young African Women

Two major philanthropic players have joined forces to widen access to higher education for brilliant but underprivileged students across Africa.

Drive to Inspire Africa LBG (DTI-A), a Ghana-based non-profit founded by corporate lawyer and youth advocate Nana Adjoa Hackman, announced today a new scholarship partnership with the Sanjeev Mansotra Foundation (SMF), the philanthropic arm of Planet One Group chairman Sanjeev Mansotra.

The partnership will see SMF provide direct financial backing to DTI-A’s scholarship programme, with a clear goal: increase the number of awards and help more young women reach tertiary education.

From Ghana to the Continent
While DTI-A has focused primarily on Ghana since its founding, the organization has recently begun extending scholarships to other African countries. The SMF funding is expected to accelerate that pan-African expansion.

“This is about scale and sustainability,” a joint statement from the two organizations said. “By combining resources and expertise, we can create lasting pathways for academic and professional advancement.”

New International Pathway
The deal also unlocks an international study option for DTI-A beneficiaries. Successful scholars who meet entry requirements can now study at the University of Stirling, UK — Ras Al Khaimah Campus. That gives students a UK degree pathway while studying in the UAE, broadening global exposure without the full cost of relocating to the UK.

Shared Vision for Development
DTI-A has built its mission around education, mentorship, and long-term empowerment for young women facing financial barriers. SMF operates across Ghana, Guinea, Togo, Sierra Leone, and India, funding projects in education, healthcare, and sustainable development. Its founding principle: expanded access to quality education is the bedrock of economic growth.

“Education inequality is one of the biggest barriers to Africa’s next generation of leaders,” said Nana Adjoa Hackman in background materials. “Partnerships like this turn advocacy into access.”

What Happens Next
Under the agreement, SMF’s funding will be channeled into DTI-A’s existing scholarship pipeline, increasing both the size of each cohort and the geographic spread. Both organizations stressed that selection will remain merit-and-need based, targeting “brilliant but underprivileged” students.

The collaboration is effective immediately. Applications for the next DTI-A scholarship cycle are expected to open with expanded slots, though dates have not yet been released.