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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.
Applications are open for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2025. The College of Social Sciences (CoSS) at the University of Birmingham invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who want to pursue significant and high-quality research through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Citizen Prize Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2025. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the UNFPA Gambia WPS and YPS Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Are you an international student hoping to enroll in the University of Kent’s taught Master’s program beginning in January 2025? This scholarship offers you the opportunity to lessen your financial load. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Institute Early Career Research Fellowship. The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship is a two-year research-oriented fellowship programme supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and hosted at Future Africa. The programme focuses on future-looking science leadership and developing the next generation of African scientists and academics.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the United States Department of State 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024. IFT and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program 2025. This program helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experiences and network of mothers who have walked this path of motherhood and have excelled at it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the SeedMoney Challenge 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
The Economist offers paid internships on their foreign desk, inviting aspiring writers from diverse backgrounds to contribute to their renowned publications. With a chance to work in London, this internship provides an exceptional platform to develop your writing skills and gain hands-on experience in journalism.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2025. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Through the Platform for Dialogue and Action on Health Technologies in Africa (Health Tech Platform), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) announce a call for entries for the third edition of the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence. The Emerging Technologies Media Award (ETMA) is an annual recognition of journalists at the forefront of reporting of African-led technologies and innovations to achieve the continent’s socioeconomic transformation.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort of the Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Leadership for Change is an education programme from The Economist Educational Foundation, in partnership with Rolex.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
Applications for Internships at Max Planck Institutes are ongoing. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
The EPFL Summer Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland offers international students a fully funded research experience at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Dive into cutting-edge research projects with a three-month fellowship at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Date Posted: 08 Nov, 2024
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.