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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 King's College London Research Associate Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Are you studying in Baden-Württemberg, and want to gain international experience? The Baden-Württemberg scholarship for university students makes it possible. It supports students from Baden-Württemberg universities during their time abroad, and funds students from international universities while they are studying in Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,500 young people benefit from this scholarship each year.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Established in 2014, the Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships provide up to five full awards covering both the Master's and the MBA degrees. Scholars can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programmes and combine it with their MBA.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
Department of Plant and Environmental Science, Section for Crop Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in Growth curve analysis for faba beans. The project is part of the research project “Decoding faba bean yield stability: From in-field image data to mechanistic models (DIGIFABA)”, which is financed by Novo Nordisk Fonden.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
The University of Copenhagen hereby invite applications for a PhD scholarship at the Department of Political Science. The successful candidate will work on the project “Citizens’ Agenda-Setting in Democratic Systems,” funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, alongside Assistant Professor Alice el-Wakil (PI) and Professor Christian F. Rostbøll (co-investigator). The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
To mark International Youth Day, Udaan Youth Club extends a global invitation: write a message of hope, belief, and encouragement to the youth across the world.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
YouthConnekt Africa (YCA) is a pan-African initiative dedicated to empowering young people across the continent. To strengthen its governance, enhance its legitimacy, and ensure its strategies and programs are youth-centric and impactful, YCA is establishing a Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This council will serve as an essential, independent voice, providing strategic advice and authentic youth perspectives directly to YCA's leadership.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2025
L'Oréal Groupe, the world's leading beauty company, paves the way for a more sustainable future in seeking, advancing and scaling pioneering solutions through a Sustainable Innovation Accelerator programme.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
The African Union CIEFFA and ImpactHER are cohosting the public phase of the Online Capacity Building Training starting from September 2025 under the theme "#AfricaEducatesHer - Digital Skills for All: Bridging the Gender Gap in STEAM, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship".
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Applications for the Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2025 are now open. The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) is a new Africa-Europe initiative designed to accelerate innovation and to foster meaningful collaboration across ecosystems on the African continent and between Africa and Europe, to scale up transformative solutions that address shared challenges-particularly those related to the digital transformation and the green transition.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Are you a journalist passionate about human rights, gender justice, and youth voices? Do you want to tell compelling and impactful stories about Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) that challenge stereotypes, stigma, and spark change? Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) invites journalists, editors, producers, media networks, and Guilds from the East and Southern Africa regions to apply for the Journalists for SRHR Masterclass, a dynamic six-month journalism fellowship focused on impactful, ethical, and solutions-oriented reporting on sexual and reproductive health rights.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
The UN Human Rights Council accepting application for the Youth Delegate Program to the 2025 Social Forum, a unique platform hosted for open dialogue among civil society, governments, and international organizations.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
The STREETS Global Awards celebrate outstanding early-stage social enterprises and initiatives driving positive social impact through hospitality and tourism.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the South Park Commons Founder Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Savvy is a Fellowship program for young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Bank Group GovTech Innovation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low and middle income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the2026/2027 DAAD/EPOS Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of California (UC) Berkeley Visiting Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2025
The United Nations Development Program is offering the UNDP Digital Transformation Internship, a global opportunity for students and graduates.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 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.