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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.
The European Union Blue Book Traineeships Program 2025, also known as the EU Traineeships Program, is an opportunity for young professionals to gain hands-on experience in the workings of the European Union. Applications are now open for this opportunity. Click here to learn more about it and apply.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship 2025-2026. The Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowship is a 12-month, NIH-supported, mentored training in global health research designed to address health inequities and improve population health. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant 2024 are now open. The Rainforest Reporting Grant provides short-term, project-based funding support to journalists who want to report on tropical rainforests in three key regions: the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia. They seek ambitious reporting proposals looking into critical issues including illegal deforestation, Indigenous rights, the extraction industry, biodiversity, and more.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Woodrow Wilson International Center Fellowship Program 2025- 2026. Through an international competition, the Center offers 9-month residential fellowships. The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship international Fellowship Program.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Civicus Civic Space Research Internship 2024. The role aims to support the strengthening of the CIVICUS Monitor's global research collaboration, in particular, to support the implementation of the Monitor's civic space incident tool.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the ImpactAl Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2024. The scholarship will shine a light on five incredible young leaders who have spearheaded initiatives and advocacy campaigns to create positive social/environmental impact and would benefit from integrating generative Al to turbocharge their reach.
Date Posted: 18 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Ingressive For Good (14G) 2024 Marketing Scholarship for African Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the UN DESA Italian Junior Professional Officers Programme 2024. The Italian JPO Programme is a multilateral development cooperation initiative sponsored by the Government of Italy through the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and implemented by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA).
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your research degree? Macquarie University offers a variety of generous scholarships to help exceptional graduate researchers achieve their academic goals. With a competitive selection process, these scholarships provide substantial financial aid, allowing students to focus on their studies and research.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Are you an early career scientist with ground-breaking ideas and a passion for research? The University Research Fellowship (URF) program by the Royal Society offers a unique opportunity to support the next generation of research leaders. This scheme is for outstanding scientists who are in the early stages of their research career and have the potential to become leaders in their field.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Are you a young professional looking to significantly impact the Intellectual Property (IP) field? The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Young Experts Program (YEP) might be your perfect opportunity. Applications are open for the 2024 YEP.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the National Humanities Center Fellowship Program 2025-2026. A fellowship year at the National Humanities Center is an opportunity to make significant progress on scholarly projects, socialize and share ideas with other scholars, and be reinvigorated by a hiatus from the regular demands of academic life for time spent in deep thought and reflection.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections Program are now open. This program offers opportunities to conduct research and gain further training in the conservation of museum collection objects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
The Smithsonian Institution (SI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biodiversity Genomics promotes collaborative research in these fields involving comparative genomic approaches such as phylogenomics, population genomics, metagenomics or transcriptomics, and have a component that involves significant bioinformatics analysis. Applications for this opportunity will open in August 2024.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP). The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2025. The program targets young talented African nationals who are completing or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank's work.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship for 2025! This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge research at a renowned institution. Scholarships are available for students from Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa).
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2024
Are you a recent graduate, a final-year student awaiting NSS or a passionate individual looking to kickstart a successful career in the tech industry? Apply now for the Jesi Young and Safe Scholarship 2024/2025.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2024/2025 are now open. The Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low - and middle-income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.
Date Posted: 16 Jul, 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.