Fund your future
Eight programmes that actually fund Ghanaian students — who qualifies, where to apply, and the documents to prepare now.
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Programme 1
Academically talented but economically disadvantaged youth for secondary & university study.
Runs through partner universities including KNUST and Ashesi. Apply via the partner institution, never through agents.
Programme 2
Future leaders with a degree + 2 years’ work experience, for a one-year UK master’s.
Applications open yearly around August–November on chevening.org. Strong emphasis on leadership and return-to-Ghana plans.
Programme 3
Ghanaian graduates for master’s and PhD study who cannot otherwise afford the UK.
Nominations run through Ghana’s Scholarships Secretariat plus direct university routes. Watch cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk.
Programme 4
Postgraduates and researchers; many programmes taught in English with no tuition fees.
Start at daad.de. Most applicants need 2+ years’ post-degree experience for the EPOS track.
Programme 5
Undergraduate and postgraduate study in Australia, prioritising development impact.
Applications typically open February–April via australiaawardsghana.org.
Programme 6
Ghanaian students for local and foreign study, administered by the Ghana Education Trust Fund.
Apply through getfund.gov.gh when windows open. Beware impostor sites — use only the official domain.
Programme 7
Ghanaian undergraduates and postgraduates, with preference for STEM and special needs.
Annual calls on gnpcfoundation.org. Free to apply — anyone asking for payment is a scammer.
Programme 8
First-year public university students needing financial support.
Annual call via MTN Ghana Foundation channels. Covers tuition plus a stipend.
Scam shield: no genuine scholarship charges application fees. Apply only on official websites — never via WhatsApp agents promising guaranteed selection.
Most major scholarships run yearly cycles: Chevening around August–November, Australia Awards around February–April, and local schemes like GETFund and GNPC when government windows open. Start preparing documents 3–6 months ahead.
Real scholarships never ask for application fees. Apply only through official websites, never through WhatsApp “agents”, and be suspicious of anyone guaranteeing selection. Verify local schemes through the Scholarships Secretariat or GETFund’s official domains.
Typically: academic transcripts and certificates, a personal statement, two reference letters, CV, proof of Ghanaian nationality (passport or birth certificate), and sometimes English test results. Scan everything clearly in advance.
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