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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 now open for the 2025 World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI will provide grants and venture building support to small and growing enterprises that leverage AI and other emerging technologies, in conjunction with mobile technology, to have a positive impact on the lives of people in LMICs.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants Spring 2025. NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $5,000 to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and benefit the field of science writing. Projects must be aligned with NASW's mission and should be accessible to U.S.-based science writers.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Pernod Ricard Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. The scholarship will identify and connect an interdisciplinary team of 10 committed young leaders who are working to build positive social spaces and tackle harmful drinking and its wider impacts in their countries and communities. Scholars will receive full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025 which takes place in Munich, Germany from 3 - 6 November.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Parenthood Grant 2025. These grants ensure continuity for scientific projects run by early-career researchers who are approaching parental leave.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications for the IDOS Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PG) 2025 are now open. The Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PG) enhances the competence of master's graduates aspiring to a career in international cooperation for development and sustainability. Each year, they select 18 people for the 9-month programme.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the UC Berkeley LSEC Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2025. UC Berkeley's Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC) is launching an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program alongside its signature LSEC- Nucleate Venture Fellows Program. LSEC's new EIR program offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned entrepreneur to explore cutting-edge UC Berkeley life sciences research with the potential to become CEO as you lead the commercialization of a groundbreaking innovation.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Bonn SDG Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme 2026. The purpose of the African Scholarship Programme is to provide opportunities for early career researchers based in Africa to work and develop their ongoing research at the Nordic Africa Institute. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Foundation Next Generation Fellow 2025-2027. The United Nations Foundation's Next Generation Fellows Initiative, powered by the Our Future Agenda program, equips exceptional young leaders to shape global governance and drive transformative change.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2025. This grant program aims to fund innovative projects across the full spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, health services, early detection, disparities, and social determinants of health research.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are invited for the British Council SoCreative Africa Learning Programme 2025. The programme is developed to support the British Council's wider Creative Economy strand, designed to help develop an ecosystem in which young entrepreneurs can thrive.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
The Institute of Global Value Inquiry (IGVI) invites applications from scholars specialising in African feminist philosophies to join the African Gender Equality Research Group.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Royal Society Newton International Fellowship 2025. The Newton International Fellowship (NIF) programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. The fellowships enable researchers to access expertise, gain new perspectives and build long-lasting collaborative relationships. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Get your best ideas about greenhouse gas removal off the shelf. Apply now for the Homeworld Collective Garden Grants 2025. The Homeworld Collective is funding ambitious, early-stage projects at the intersection of biotechnology and greenhouse gas removal.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Trailblazer Programme 2025 for Early-Stage Innovators. The initiative seeks to identify fashion's most promising early-stage innovators and support them on their journey to scale.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the John Allwright Fellowship Program 2026. The John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) is a competitive scholarship program available to scientists or economists from partner countries currently or recently involved in ACIAR research projects. It offers the opportunity to obtain formal postgraduate qualifications at an Australian tertiary institution. The primary aim of the Fellowship is to strengthen scientific research capability and institutional links in ACIAR partner countries to undertake high-quality and impactful research.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research 2025. The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research in cooperation with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charite honors researchers, institutions, and early career researchers around the globe whose work helps to fundamentally advance the quality, transparency, and reproducibility of science and research.
Date Posted: 03 Feb, 2025
With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The programme is aimed at early career researchers who have obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will shortly return to an academic position in their home country. Grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships 2025/2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Feb, 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.