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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 2024 IFC MAS GrowAfrica Intern Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2024
Applications for the Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers ’24 are now open. This leadership programme welcomes you to exchange experiences with an international network of peers. Click here to apply for it
Date Posted: 16 May, 2024
The Education for Sustainable Development-ESD Okayama Award 2024 applications are open for international applicants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2024
Application is open for the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship 2025 with Durham University. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2024
Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU) offers scholarships to newly admitted undergraduate and graduate students for Fall 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 16 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Wittenstein Foundation/Einstein Forum Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 DAAD Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNU INRA INFoCAT Innovation Agriculture Challenge. This challenge is to support low-cost clean energy-powered agritech innovators. Click here to learn more about it.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Nominations are now open for Forbes’ inaugural Sustainability Leaders list, which aims to praise and spotlight 50 of the most inspiring leaders worldwide. Nominations are open for those who are driving efforts toward a sustainable future.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Celebrating its tenth year, the Waislitz Global Citizen Awards honor individuals for their exceptional work eradicating extreme poverty with yearly cash prizes totaling $250,000. Three prizes total—a $100,000 major prize, two additional prizes of $75,000 each, and the top prize. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN Administrative Student Program in Switzerland 2024 is an opportunity for students pursuing administration-related disciplines to participate in projects altering the world. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the United Nations (UN) SDG Action Awards 2024. This award recognizes and honors dedicated people and projects that use innovation and creativity to move the world toward sustainability, equity, and peace.
Date Posted: 15 May, 2024
The Climate Change Media Partnership (CCMP) of Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), in collaboration with the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is now accepting applications for the 2024 Reporting Fellowships to COP29.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Genewiz Oncology Grants 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Black Women's Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize 2024. As part of its mission as a global Black publishing house connecting Africa and the African diaspora, Cassava Republic Press's is proud to announce the launch of their inaugural $20,000 Global Black Women's Non-Fiction Manuscript Prize dedicatedto exceptional works by Black women.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are open for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge 2024. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is an annual global competition for students to inspire creative thinking about science.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships 2024/2025 for Africans. Click here to apply for this scholarship.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
The Creativity Pioneers Fund 2024 is here, inviting people who harness the power of creativity and culture to shape a better tomorrow. Click here to apply for this grant
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Each year, through the Special Research Fund (BOF), labelled PhD scholarships are being granted to predoctoral researchers by Ghent University in the context of three specific partnerships, with the aim of obtaining a PhD within a period of 48 months. Click here if you are interested in this opportunity.
Date Posted: 14 May, 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.