This scholarship fund is named after Lee Nusich along with Lane Powell; a law firm located in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. Lee served as the chair of the Board of Trustees of NAPE Foundation, USA for over a decade. He donated significantly towards scholarships for Ghanaian students at Palm University College and other institutions as well as the construction of the first phase of Palm University College’s permanent campus. The initial Palm University College building is named after Lee. Lee, thank you for your leadership and dedication to NAPE Foundation, Palm University College and the people of Africa.

This scholarship fund is named after Matthew S. Essieh and his family. Matthew S. Essieh is from Sampa in the Bono Region in Ghana. He resides in Beaverton, Oregon. Matthew has been a mentor and advisor to Peter Okantey since the start of NAPE Foundation and Palm University College. He has served on the Board of Trustees of NAPE Foundation, USA for over a decade. He and his family have been avid supporters of NAPE Foundation and Palm University College contributing significant funds toward scholarships, the construction of the first phase of Palm University College’s permanent campus and equipment. A lecture hall, the computer lab and the courtyard of our current campus are named after, Matthew, his wife Ella and his company EAI Information Systems. Thank you so much Matthew, Ella and your family for all the support you have provided.

This scholarship fund is named after Mike and Mary Delk of Salem, Oregon and their family. Mike has been a mentor and advisor to Peter Okantey since the start of NAPE Foundation and Palm University College. Mike and Mary have contributed significantly towards scholarships and the construction of the initial phase of Palm University College. A lecture hall is named after Mike & Mary Delk. We are grateful for your continued support.

This scholarship fund was named in honor and memory of Nathan Howells, who is the son of Robert and Karen Howells of Portland, Oregon. Though Nathan is no longer with us, his name and the things he loved and represented continue to live on. Young Ghanaians and Africans who exemplify the same ideals and beliefs as Nathan are selected for a Palm University College scholarship annually through the Nathan Howells Scholarship Fund. Thank you, Robert and Karen Howells for allowing us to honor Nathan and continue his legacy.

This scholarship fund is named after Robert Smith and Dr. Susan Smith of Walla Walla, Washington, USA. Susan serves on the Board of Trustees of NAPE Foundation, USA. Susan and Robert have been consistent supporters of NAPE Foundation and Palm University College providing scholarships to Ghanaian and African students at Palm University College.

This scholarship fund is named in honor of Mrs. Florence Hutchful and her family. Mrs. Hutchful has been a mother figure, mentor and supporter of Peter Okantey since childhood. She has supported the NAPE Foundation and Palm University vision and mission since it’s creation. We are grateful and honored to have Mrs. Florence Hutchful and her family’s support. Thank you for supporting higher education in Ghana.

Kathleen and Barney McPoland have always been great believers in giving back to the community and doing your best for others. They put a huge emphasis on education for their five children. While neither had a third level education, they both worked very hard to ensure their children did. A very common statement by them both was “Education is the future for all generations”. They are delighted and honored to have this scholarship in their name. Barney McPoland passed away peacefully on November 19, 2022.