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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.
Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge is designed to give young impact founders a platform; providing project funding, unique leadership learning, and exclusive exposure through some of the worlds biggest brands.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
Pitch2Win 5 Competition is a startup discovery engine designed to spotlight promising and interesting startups.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
The Graduate Trainee Program of Stanbic Bank Ghana has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our group by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
The WIA Young Leaders program aims to support and highlight young African women who are actively contributing to building a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive Africa.
Date Posted: 06 Jun, 2025
Applications are open for TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield 200. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
This competition invites talented illustrators and video creators to create artworks centred on the theme of climate change.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
The UK Young Academy is an interdisciplinary organisation of UK-based early-career researchers, innovators and professionals from across society who share a passion to improve our world.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
In this new round of recruitment, they are offering a range of new internship opportunities in the financial, agricultural, justice, AI safety and data-centric engineering sectors
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
Global Justice Youth is a national collective of young people building international solidarity with social movements and struggles for justice, particularly in the global south
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
The EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs is designed to help close this gap by supporting women-led AI ventures that align with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) - fostering solutions that tackle climate change, improve livelihoods, and build resilient communities across the Global South.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
Create breakthrough solutions that thrive under constraints and unlock Africa's deep tech potential.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
Startup Innovation Challenge/Hackathon 2025 is an online hackathon and business growth experience designed for startups, SMEs, tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
The Africa Research Excellence Fund is pleased to launch the call for the 2025/26 AREF Research Development Fellowship Programme.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2025
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Click here to learn more about the Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator Program 2025 and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
Devconnect ARG is an Ethereum World’s Fair, a week of showcased apps, coworking, and community events across Buenos Aires, all working to bring Argentina onchain.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
The Graduate Development Program is a 12-month program that provides recent graduates with the opportunity to gain experience in different program tracks.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
Loughborough University London believe that their students must help to solve the world's challenges and problems. Their Global Excellence Scholarship backs this commitment to positive change.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
Invitation of excellent researchers from all disciplines to Bonn for short stays (up to 12 days).
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (CSF) is a six-month programme designed to ignite and elevate high potential startups from low and middle-income countries across the Commonwealth.
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 2025
Applications are invited to the USF’s International Fellowships for urban scholars from the Global South
Date Posted: 04 Jun, 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.