Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Ghana to help fund your studies abroad or in Ghana. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Food Prize 2026. The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Early Career Researcher Award 2025. This Award recognizes accomplishments of early-career professionals in the field of MEWE, who are within 5 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organizations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Mid-Career Award 2025. This Award recognises sustained accomplishments of a mid-career professional in the field of MEWE, who is within 15 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organisations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the International Water Association (IWA) MEWE Ardern-Lockett Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2025. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the University Of Laval 2025 Excellence Scholarship for International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
The American Psychological Foundation (APF)‘s Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Rotary Foundation Global Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and displaced individuals? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offers a dynamic internship program for talented, motivated, and passionate individuals from around the globe. Gain invaluable experience in the humanitarian sector while contributing to UNHCR’s mission of protecting and supporting people forced to flee.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 Cohort. Mid to senior-career professionals from around the world are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Are you at the beginning of your career and have what it takes to be a journalist at the BBC? Are you a person with a disability, a fluent speaker of English and any one of these World Service languages; French, Gahuza Swahili, Portuguese, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Tamasheq, Dzarma, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Spanish, Malagasy or Dholuo? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation Champion Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the TechForward Policy Fellowship 2025 for Africans. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the UN FAO Award for Achievement 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme 2025. The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited seven-month rigorous virtual leadership programme for exceptional leaders and founders of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises worldwide, especially those from low and middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the UN FAO Partnership Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025
Applications for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2025 are now open. The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts who are applying to a master's degree program in a development-related topic. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Jan, 2025
1. Why should I study in Ghana?
Ghana offers a welcoming environment for international students with its strong educational system, affordable tuition fees, and culturally rich experience. Also, Ghana's universities are recognized for their focus on business, engineering, health sciences, and humanities.
2. What are the top universities in Ghana?
Some of the top universities in Ghana include:
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Ghana?
For undergraduate programs, applicants must have completed secondary education with the required exam scores, such as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or equivalent. For international students, some universities may require proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS. For postgraduate programs, applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree with a good academic standing.
4. What visa do I need to study in Ghana?
As an international student, you need a student visa to study in Ghana. Once admitted to a university, you can apply for the visa at the Ghanaian Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Some requirements include your admission letter, proof of financial support, a valid passport, and a completed visa application form.
5. What language is used for instruction in Ghanaian universities?
English is the primary language of instruction at universities in Ghana. International students are required to have a good command of English to participate in university courses.
6. Can international students work while studying in Ghana?
Yes, international students studying in Ghana can engage in part-time work.
7. What opportunities are available after completing my studies in Ghana?
After completing your studies, international graduates can explore job opportunities in Ghana. However, you will need to apply for a work permit if you want to work in the country.