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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 Africa Funding Readiness Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT 2025-2026. Every year, the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers academic-year fellowships to 10 science journalists from around the globe, giving them an opportunity to explore science, technology, and the craft of journalism; to concentrate on a specialty in science; and to learn at some of the top research universities in the world. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the British Academy Evidence-informed Policymaking Grants 2025. The British Academy is inviting proposals related to evidence-informed policy-making in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or Least Developed Countries. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2024
Are you a student, a professional, an artist, a writer, a developer, a designer, or an enthusiast willing to participate in a writing competition? Apply to the New Media Writing Competition and win the prize today!
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Are you a non-EU/EEA student aspiring to study Engineering in Denmark? If yes, you should apply for the Danish Government Scholarship. Applications are ongong.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the University of Dundee Alumni Scholarship for international postgraduate students 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
For the 2025/26 academic year, the University of Dundee will offer the Al-Maktoum College Living Support Scholarship to assist postgraduate students enrolled in particular Islamic financial courses. Click here to learn more about this scholarship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the De Shang Yun Porcelain Branding Contest 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Early Career Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact 2025. The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global prize of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funds that amplifies and accelerates the work of an enterprise working to scale its impact on social or environmental problems around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
Is your startup developing nutrition-based solutions that help women stay physically and mentally fit during their adult life? Apply for the Nestle R+D Accelerator Women's Health Challenge 2025.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2024
The Digital Humanism Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for junior and senior visiting fellows to contribute to cutting-edge research on various aspects of digitalization at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna, Austria. Applications are ongoing for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the 11th Istanbul Photo Award 2025 for Photographers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
The Rachel Tanur Prize for Visual Sociology, sponsored by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), is accepting applications for 2025. The prize honors students in the social sciences who utilize visual analysis in their research and aims to encourage students to use photography as a visual medium for studying and understanding social issues.
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
The HZDR Summer Student Program 2025 in Germany offers an exciting opportunity for master’s, diploma, or advanced undergraduate students in natural sciences and related fields worldwide to engage in cutting-edge research at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Dresden. It offers an opportunity to join research teams in Dresden between July and September. Apply now!
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 AS Hornby Educational Trust scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the TotalEnergies 2025 Young Talent Trainee (x2) Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Awards 2025. Action For Nature (AFN), a non-profit organization, created the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize and reward the successful individual environmental initiatives of young people ages 8 to 16. Apply now!
Date Posted: 23 Nov, 2024
Do you have what it takes to be a Max Thabiso Edkins Climate Ambassador? If you’re committed to climate action and excited to engage your community, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 22 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 IAS Media Scholarship Program. IAS – the International AIDS Society – will both award in-person and virtual scholarships for IAS 2025. IAS 2025, the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science, will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from 13 to 17 July 2025, with pre-conferences on 13 July. Apply now!
Date Posted: 22 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.