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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.
Launching your Startup in Miami? Apply now for the Scale2Miami & Mana Tech Accelerator 2025 for a funding opportunity of up to $300,000 for your MVP-stage startup.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring college/university students around the world to collaborate across institutional, disciplinary, and cultural boundaries to redesign the way economies work.
Participants contend for $65,000USD in total cash prizes with innovative solutions that are powered by human-centered design, underpinned by a shift to renewable energy, and built on the three core principles of the circular economy.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the IGH-BCCWH Seed Grant Competition 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
The African Futures Conference is the continent's premier platform to explore and amplify African-led foresight. In 2025, they invite policymakers, analysts, researchers, young changemakers, and foresight practitioners to engage in two days of bold thinking, rigorous analysis and practical collaboration.
Date Posted: 15 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Stigler Centre Journalists in Residence Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 ACT Foundation’s Changemakers Innovation Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for the DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship Program 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? Do you want to create policies that can make a change? Apply for the ACET Youth Policy Lab 2025.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 UNESCO AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Aug, 2025
The WSA Young Innovators Award is an open call for digital solutions (applications, projects, or products) driving positive change, created by young people under the age of 26 from all UN and UNESCO member states.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are open for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant for Organisations Worldwide. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Youth Forum. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
The AIPH World Green City Awards is the first and only global awards for cities where plants and nature are the core focus. As an ongoing competition with entries open every 2 years, the Awards recognize the role of city authorities in promoting and supporting greater inclusion of plants and nature in urban environments.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
The Peace Fellowship program brings together rising leaders dedicated to conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconciliation.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 ARES International Training Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will provide graduate scholarships to train 120 young African professionals at the master’s level for various programs over 5 years (2025 – 2030). This is a fully immersive and traditional on-campus 2-year master’s program with an emphasis on technology and innovation. Recognizing the rapid evolution of the global digital economy, this program aims to equip African youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead in areas such as technology and sustainable innovation.
Date Posted: 12 Aug, 2025
In response to the profound changes experienced by NGOs in recent months, Action Contre La Faim is launching the third edition of its grant for a new humanitarian perspective - a renewed and reimagined version of the initiative.
Date Posted: 11 Aug, 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.