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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.
Are you enrolled or about to enroll in a college, university, or trade school? Are you looking for a little extra help in funding your education to cover expenses that other scholarships and financial aid don't cover? If your answer is "yes," the ServiceScape scholarship is what you need to cover that extra educational expenses. Apply now!
Date Posted: 06 Dec, 2024
Apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship. Students from all over the world are welcome. You will study at several universities in Europe and beyond. Full scholarships are available for the best students.
Date Posted: 06 Dec, 2024
WinFund is excited to announce the launch of its new cycle, inviting female health innovators across Africa to apply. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program 2025. The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making. Apply now!
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge 2025. The Challenge facilitates connections with leading industry professionals in order to identify, empower, and inspire those who will make up the future of sustainable finance. Apply now!
Date Posted: 05 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Pathways Communication Grants Program 2025. The Pathways Communication Grants support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Ashton Award for Student Research 2025. This award is available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students from around the world. Apply now.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis (Memphis, TN) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Hooks National Book Award. This award is given each calendar year to a book that best furthers our understanding of the civil rights movement. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Smartphone Photography Competition 2024. The fifth SPC Smartphone Photography Competition invites you to share your opinions and your perspective of the world with the lens on your mobile phone. They do believe that the ultimate beauty of the world can be captured by you in every way. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Claude Ake Visiting Chair Programme 2025. The Claude Ake Visiting Chair was set up in 2003 at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University (DPCR), in collaboration with the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) and with funding from the Swedish Government and Uppsala University. Apply for this opportunity here.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Grants for Intellectual Property Research, Scholarship & Writings 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship 2025. The Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship is a six-month program that supports researchers in conducting data-driven analysis or developing tools that contribute to an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. The fellowship has been running for three years, and they are introducing a mentoring scheme in 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Nominations are open for the Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize 2025. The prize was established in memory of Paul O'Brien FRS and his work encouraging excellence in science and education in Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Programme running from February to July 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the EPSRC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your country of origin – a non-European developing or transition country? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the King Fahd University Scholarships 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
You are invited to apply for the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2025 open to students from developing countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 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.