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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 Pulitzer Center Africa Climate and Environment Micro Grants 2025. The Pulitzer Center's Africa Outreach Program, launched in 2022, engages young professionals and impacted communities on issues of deforestation, ocean and marine resource management, water resources preservation, and the impacts of climate change on labor and workers highlighted in Pulitzer Center-supported stories.
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest. Enter this contest and stand a chance to win a trip to Austria!
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the WFSA Scholarships to the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026. World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) is offering scholarships for the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026, made possible through generous donations from partner organisations and individuals.
Date Posted: 03 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity 2025. To honour the legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer, the McGill School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) established the Paul Farmer Lectureship and Award for Global Health Equity in 2024 to be given annually to an individual who models and demonstrates Paul's vision of a 'preferential option for the poor' to achieve equity in health.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme provides postdoctoral researchers living and working in sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to make a three-month 'Cooperation Visit' to a research institute in Germany. Such visits must be undertaken within 12 months of the award.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
African creators are invited to join the Makifaa Lens on Africa Challenge 2025. Submit your best high-quality photos that capture the modern, diverse and dynamic spirit of Africa from street scenes and portraits to cultural traditions and innovation.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the CivicHive Hack4Democracy Program 2025. Hack4Democracy is an annual hackathon bringing together Civic Tech innovators, activists, and organizations across West Africa to create cutting-edge digital solutions for democratic engagement. By leveraging technology, participants tackle challenges such as voter apathy, electoral fraud, misinformation, and shrinking civic spaces.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter-Writing Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications for the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists 2025 are now open. The UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM aims to boost research, education, and global cooperation to tackle challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 02 Apr, 2025
Applications for the ATKV × Global Changemakers Global Youth Summit 2025 are now open. The Global Youth Summit 2025 is a fully funded, life-changing opportunity for young Changemakers worldwide! This year, ATKV and Global Changemakers are bringing together passionate youth leaders in Cape Town, South Africa, from 20 - 24 October, 2025 for an immersive experience in leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship to Attend One Young World Summit 2025. The Audi Environmental Foundation actively supports research into new technologies and scientific methods for a liveable future. Its stated goal is to make a contribution to environmental protection and to create and promote ways of behaving sustainably.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the UNFPA Ghana Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship Programme 2025. The Youth Leaders (YoLe) Fellowship programme is one of UNFPA Ghana's flagship programmes which aligns with the organisation's mandate of ensuring that every young person's potential is fulfilled.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the ViCap Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025. Empowering Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Africa 2025 is Phase Two of an initiative to strengthen climate innovation across Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Applications are invited for the UNICEF Call for Innovative WASH Solutions 2025. The UNICEF Sustainable WASH Innovation Hub sources, accelerates and scales transformative water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions to drive lasting impact for children and their families.
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Nominations are open for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2025. The Prize honors outstanding leaders from any country or discipline who demonstrate the vision and courage to tackle the complexity of today's world. Nominate a leader today!
Date Posted: 01 Apr, 2025
Nominations are open for the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards 2025. The Arrell Global Food Innovation Award recognizes global excellence in the broad area of food innovation and community impact.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant 2025. The grant aims to continue Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer's contribution to and passion for Africa, the environment, and pioneering science. The purpose of the grant is to support early-career scientists that are conducting impactful research that will provide solutions to some of Africa's most pressing problems.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Are you an African entrepreneur passionate about revolutionizing agriculture with innovative solutions? If yes, apply now for the Digital Africa AgTech Startup Challenge 2025. The Digital Africa Ag Tech Startup Challenge is your chance to shine as an entrepreneur! Join the challenge at the 3rd African Forum on Investment and Sustainability in Agricultural Value Chains, happening on April 17, 2025, in Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Climate Launchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition 2025. The ClimateLaunchpad is part of the Entrepreneurship offerings of Climate KIC. Through ClimateLaunchpad, they create a stage for the people who have great ideas for climate innovation and help them take the first steps of entrepreneurial thinking, business planning, and a pitch around their idea - developing those ideas into start-ups and making a global impact.
Date Posted: 31 Mar, 2025
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2025-27 accepts applications. Since its founding in 1963, the Scheme has matched early-career economists with government positions worldwide. Through the ODI Fellowship program, early-career economists and statisticians can work as public sector civil servants for two years in low—and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Western Balkans.
Date Posted: 29 Mar, 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.