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.

Club of Rome is currently accepting applications for its Communications Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

Women's Fund Armenia (WFA) is currently accepting applications for its Grants for Events Raising Awareness on Domestic Violence and Feminist Empowerment 2026. Interested applicants are encouragaed to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

Pro Helvetia is currently accepting applications for its Emerging Talents Production Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) is currently accepting applications for its Artist in Residence Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

Applications for currently being accepted for The United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) is currently accepting applications for its Leading Edge Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Jan, 2026

University Network for Human Rights (UNHR) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2026

Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) is currently accepting applications for the RESILIENTD Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026

MIT Solve is currently accepting applications for the Macquarie Community Resilience Prize 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the ifa CrossCulture Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026

Forte is currently accepting applications for its Project Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is currently accepting applications for its Action Teaching Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunitity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2026

Ards and North Down Borough Council has opened applications for its Empty to Energised Pilot Grant Scheme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) is currently accepting applications for Supporting the Implementation South Africa’s Space Programmes 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is currently accepting applications for its Teaching Development Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

Applications for the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW) Golestan Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS-KNAW) is currently accepting applications for its individual fellowships 2026. interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the Statens Kunstfond Sample translations from Danish 2026. Interested applicants are enciuraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

Applicants are currently being acceptef for the Enterprise Singapore Sustainability Open Innovation Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026

Statens Kunstfond is currently accepting applications for its Nordic Translations Grant Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2026
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.