Local and international funding for Ghanaian students, from SHS leavers to PhD applicants. Fill in what applies to you to rank the best matches.
24 opportunities, best matches first. Deadlines are typical windows - always confirm on the official site.
Ghana Education Trust Fund
Ghanaian students, mainly need-based; local and some foreign scholarships.
Covers: Tuition and/or stipend (varies)
Deadline: Varies - watch official announcements
Government of Ghana
Ghanaian citizens; local need-based awards and bilateral foreign scholarships.
Covers: Fees and allowances (varies)
Deadline: Varies by award
Government of Ghana
Ghanaian students in accredited tertiary institutions. A loan, not a grant - repayable after study.
Covers: Annual loan towards fees and upkeep
Deadline: Opens each academic year
Mastercard Foundation (via UCC, KNUST, Ashesi and others)
Academically talented young Africans from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with a commitment to giving back.
Covers: Full: tuition, accommodation, stipend, laptop, mentorship
Deadline: Usually opens with each partner university's admission cycle
MTN Ghana Foundation
Ghanaian undergraduates in public tertiary institutions with strong grades and financial need.
Covers: Tuition, accommodation and stipend
Deadline: Typically mid-year
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Foundation
Ghanaian students; priority for needy students and oil & gas related fields.
Covers: Tuition and allowances (varies)
Deadline: Varies
Ashesi University
Admitted Ashesi students who demonstrate financial need.
Covers: Partial to full tuition
Deadline: Applied for alongside admission
UK Government (FCDO)
Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years (2,800 hours) of work experience, return to home country for 2 years after.
Covers: Full: tuition, living allowance, flights
Deadline: Usually early November
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)
Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries (incl. Ghana) with at least an upper second class, unable to self-fund; nominated via national agency.
Covers: Full: tuition, stipend, flights
Deadline: Usually October (CSC) - national nominator deadlines may be earlier
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK)
Upper second class first degree (or a relevant master's), development-relevant research proposal.
Covers: Full: tuition, stipend, flights
Deadline: Usually October
DAAD (Germany)
Graduates from developing countries with at least 2 years' relevant work experience; degree usually not older than 6 years.
Covers: Monthly stipend, insurance, travel; tuition usually waived
Deadline: Varies per course, often Aug - Oct
US Government
Ghanaian graduates with strong academic record and leadership; applications via US Embassy Accra.
Covers: Full: tuition, stipend, flights, insurance
Deadline: Check US Embassy Ghana page (often Feb - May)
European Union
Bachelor's degree; apply directly to each joint master's consortium.
Covers: Full: tuition, travel, monthly allowance
Deadline: Mostly Oct - Jan
Government of Japan
Applicants generally under 35 for research students; selection through the Embassy of Japan in Ghana.
Covers: Full: tuition, monthly stipend, flights
Deadline: Embassy round usually Apr - May
China Scholarship Council
Age limits: under 25 (bachelor), under 35 (master), under 40 (PhD).
Covers: Full or partial: tuition, accommodation, stipend
Deadline: Usually Jan - Apr
Government of Hungary
Ghana is a partner country; nomination through the Ghana Scholarships Authority.
Covers: Tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution
Deadline: Usually mid-January
Government of Türkiye
Age limits apply (under 21 UG, 30 masters, 35 PhD); minimum grade thresholds.
Covers: Full: tuition, stipend, accommodation, flights, Turkish course
Deadline: Usually Jan - Feb
Australian Government
Ghanaian professionals working in priority sectors; 2+ years' work experience typically expected.
Covers: Full: tuition, living costs, flights
Deadline: Check annual round
Gates Cambridge Trust
Outstanding academic record, leadership and commitment to improving lives; apply via Cambridge graduate application.
Covers: Full cost of study at Cambridge
Deadline: Early October to early December (by course)
Rhodes Trust
Ages roughly 19-25 (older with work), first-class or strong upper second, leadership and character.
Covers: Full: Oxford fees, stipend, flights
Deadline: Usually August
World Bank & Government of Japan
3+ years of development-related work experience after bachelor's; admitted to a listed programme.
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, travel
Deadline: Usually Feb - May
Dutch Ministry of Education & universities
Non-EEA students starting a programme at a participating Dutch university.
Covers: EUR 5,000 one-off (partial)
Deadline: Usually Feb - May
Campus France
Nominated by a French institution; under 30 for masters, 35 for PhD.
Covers: Monthly allowance, travel, insurance
Deadline: Institutions nominate around January
PASET / African host universities
Master's degree in an applied science/technology field; PhD at an African host university with an international sandwich.
Covers: Full PhD funding
Deadline: Varies by call