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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 Oroko Radio Residency for Africans 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative business solution that can disrupt or transform the African Market? Applications are open for the EY Africa Enterprise Impact Program 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for the World Press Institute (WPI) Fellowships 2025. Learn more about this fellowship here.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
The La Caixa Foundation is launching a fellowship program for young researchers of any nationality to pursue a PhD in health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering, or mathematics in Spain or Portugal. Fellowships are available at accredited institutions with Severo Ochoa or María de Maeztu excellence distinctions, Carlos III Health Institute centers, or units recognized for excellence by Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
The European University Institute‘s (EUI) Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is now accepting applications from international applicants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Fund for Investigative Journalism 2025. The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) gives grants and other help to independent journalists and news organizations so that they can produce high-quality, unbiased, nonpartisan investigative stories with long-term effects.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Deloitte-SuaCode Smartphone Programming Course - January 2025 Cohort. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AlIDEV Africa SDGs Mentorship Programme Cohort 2025 - a transformative seven-month fellowship designed to illuminate the path for young African professionals, empowering them to become champions of sustainable development within their countries. This initiative is a clarion call to nurture the next generation of leaders whose actions will align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), forging a brighter and more resilient future for the continent.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AIIDEV SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme Cohort 3. The SDGs Campus Ambassador Programme is a transformative 10-week leadership odyssey, designed to ignite the potential of tertiary institution students as torchbearers of sustainable development. It serves as a crucible where young minds are forged into global leaders and catalysts for meaningful change, guided by the vision of a more equitable and sustainable future.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications for the EIT Centre for Doctoral Training in the Fundamentals of Al 2025-2026 at the University of Oxford are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Harvard Kennedy School Growth Lab Research Fellowships 2025. The Growth Lab Research Fellowship is an exciting and challenging role that offers a unique opportunity to work on the frontier of economic research and apply findings to address real-world development problems. Learn more about this fellowship and how to apply for it here.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Global Science Scholars Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Institute on Disability Global Heumann Fellowship 2025-2026. The Global Heumann Fellowship seeks disabled, visionary leaders with a demonstrated history in advocacy, communications, and influential collaboration. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2025 for African Entrepreneurs. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)-Africa's leading philanthropy focused on empowering African entrepreneurs looking for the most innovative business ideas across the African continent. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Stories × Women Program 2025. Stories × Women launched in 2022 as a collaborative program between WIA and FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers' Associations). The program's goal is to support access to international opportunities for women creatives from emerging animation communities of Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and, ultimately, to increase the diversity of voices in animation.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Health Tech Hub Africa Accelerator Program 2025. For the 2025 cohort, they are looking for ventures from Africa with innovative solutions (including hardware, software, data analytics and Al solutions, biotech, etc.) and business models allowing for collaboration with local and national governments and aiming to solve health challenges and/or support public health systems in their digital transformation,
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Al Safety Fund (AISF) Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Rice Business Plan Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations SDSN Regional Focal Point for Africa & Asia-Pacific Region 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Dec, 2024
The World Economic and Leadership Forum (WELF) 2025 is accepting applications from international applicants. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 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.