Chevening Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Return economy flights
Deadline: November 7
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Africa
Scholarships for Ghanaian Students
32 scholarships open to Ghanaian students · 30 fully funded · Top destinations: United Kingdom, United States, Germany
Ghanaian students have access to a wide range of international scholarship opportunities. From fully funded government scholarships to prestigious university awards, there are 32 programs currently available — helping Ghanaian students pursue their academic goals without financial barriers.
32
Total Scholarships
30
Fully Funded
8
Destination Countries
3
Degree Levels
All Scholarships for Ghanaian Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
🇺🇸 United States
Masters
- Full tuition and fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: Varies by country (February–October)
DAAD Scholarship
🇩🇪 Germany
Masters
- Monthly stipend (€934 for master's, €1,300 for PhD)
- Health insurance subsidy
- Travel allowance
Deadline: October 15 (varies by programme)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Masters
- Participation costs including tuition
- Monthly living allowance (€1,400/month)
- Travel and installation costs
Deadline: January–March (varies by programme)
MEXT Scholarship (Monbukagakusho)
🇯🇵 Japan
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly allowance (¥117,000–¥148,000)
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: April (Embassy route varies by country)
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
🇨🇳 China
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance (CNY 2,500–3,500)
Deadline: January–April (varies by university)
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
🇹🇷 Turkey
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend (₺3,500–₺7,000 depending on level)
- Free accommodation
Deadline: January 10 – February 20
Stipendium Hungaricum
🇭🇺 Hungary
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Tuition-free education
- Monthly stipend (HUF 43,700–140,000)
- Free accommodation or dormitory contribution
Deadline: January 15
KOICA Scholarship Program
🇰🇷 South Korea
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: March–April
Commonwealth Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Return economy airfare
Deadline: December (varies by nominating body)
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
PhD
- Full cost of tuition
- Maintenance allowance (£20,000–£22,000/year)
- Return economy airfare
Deadline: October 12 (US) / December 3 (international)
Rhodes Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full university and college fees
- Personal stipend (£19,092/year)
- Return economy airfare
Deadline: Varies by country (June–October)
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
🇰🇷 South Korea
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance (₩1,000,000)
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: February–March (Embassy track), March–May (University track)
Fully Funded
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance (SEK 12,000)
- Travel grant
Deadline: February 10
Holland Scholarship
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Undergraduate
- €5,000 one-time grant (first year)
Deadline: February 1 (most universities)
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
🇨🇭 Switzerland
PhD
- Monthly allowance (CHF 1,920)
- Tuition fee exemption
- Health insurance
Deadline: November (varies by country)
OFID Scholarship Award
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Cost of study materials
Deadline: May 1
Denys Holland Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Undergraduate
- £9,000 per year for up to 3 years
- Can be combined with other UCL funding
Deadline: March (annual)
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
🇺🇸 United States
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition and fees
- Accommodation
- Books and supplies
Deadline: Varies by partner university
Fully Funded
Masters
- Full tuition
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: April (varies by university)
Clarendon Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Generous living grant
Deadline: January (application to Oxford)
Schwarzman Scholars
🇨🇳 China
Masters
- Full tuition
- Room and board
- Round-trip travel
Deadline: September 15 (early) / November (standard)
Italian Government Scholarships
🇮🇹 Italy
Masters
- Monthly grant (€900)
- Tuition fee waiver at public universities
- Health insurance
Deadline: June (annual call)
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
🇫🇷 France
Masters
- Monthly allowance (€1,181 for master's)
- Return travel costs
- Health insurance
Deadline: January 9 (French institutions nominate candidates)
Fully Funded
PhD
- Full tuition fee offset
- Annual stipend (AUD 32,192 in 2024)
- Relocation allowance
Deadline: Varies by university (typically August–October)
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
🇨🇦 Canada
PhD
- CAD $50,000 per year for three years
Deadline: November 1 (annual)
Fully Funded
Undergraduate
- Full tuition for four years
- Books and incidental fees
- Full residence support
Deadline: November 7 (nomination by school)
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
🇩🇪 Germany
Masters
- Monthly stipend (€934 for master's)
- Study allowance (€300/month)
- Health insurance subsidy
Deadline: July 15 (for winter semester)
Émile Boutmy Scholarship
🇫🇷 France
Undergraduate
- Tuition waiver or significant reduction (up to €13,190/year)
- Some grants include living cost contribution (€5,000/year)
Deadline: Varies by intake (December–April)
Taiwan ICDF Scholarship
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition and credit fees
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Living allowance (NTD 12,000–15,000/month)
Deadline: March 15
Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI)
🇦🇺 Australia
PhD
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Annual living allowance (AUD 31,688)
- Overseas student health cover
Deadline: Rolling (check university deadlines)
Fully Funded
Masters
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Registration and tuition fee exemptions at public institutions
Deadline: September–October (annual call)
Top Destination Countries for Ghanaian Students
These countries offer the most scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students. Click a destination to see specific scholarships and eligibility details.
Scholarships by Degree Level
Browse scholarships for Ghanaian students organized by academic level.
Undergraduate
11
scholarships available
Masters
23
scholarships available
PhD
12
scholarships available
The Study-Abroad Context for Ghanaian Students
Ghana is West Africa's most stable higher-education destination and sends roughly 14,000 students abroad each year. The UK, USA, Canada, China, and Hungary attract the largest Ghanaian student flows. Strong English-medium instruction throughout the Ghanaian system removes language barriers; bilateral scholarship agreements with the UK, USA, China, and Cuba provide significant funding.
Common Challenges for Ghanaian Applicants
These are the recurring practical issues Ghanaian applicants face when applying for international scholarships. Knowing them early lets you plan the timeline correctly.
WASSCE result verification
Some destinations require WASSCE result verification through WAEC; allow 2–4 weeks for processing.
Visa interview rigour
US and UK visa interviews are thorough for Ghanaian applicants; well-organised financial and academic documentation is essential.
Test centre access
IELTS, GRE, and GMAT centres are concentrated in Accra and Kumasi; book 6–10 weeks ahead.
Sponsor documentation
Where family or sponsor support exists, comprehensive affidavits and banking records strengthen visa applications.
Document Attestation and Authentication for Ghanaian Applicants
Ghanaian academic documents need attestation through the relevant university and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then destination-country embassy. WAEC verification through the WAEC online portal is increasingly accepted by international institutions directly. Ghana is not yet a Hague Convention party, so apostille is unavailable. National Accreditation Board (NAB) certification is required for some Ghanaian tertiary credentials to be recognised internationally.
What Makes Ghanaian Applications Strong
Strong Ghanaian applications emphasise leadership, demonstrated community impact, and specific research interests with clear development relevance. Chevening, Commonwealth, Mastercard Foundation, and Aga Khan Foundation maintain particularly strong Ghanaian cohorts. STEM applicants with research outputs and clear advisor matches are competitive at top global programmes. Ghana's strong tradition of civil society engagement provides a natural narrative for leadership essays.
Where Ghanaian Students Typically Go
These are the most frequently chosen destinations for Ghanaian scholarship applicants and the specific reasons each one attracts students from Ghana.
United Kingdom
Chevening Ghana, Commonwealth Scholarship, strong UK alumni networks
United States
Mastercard Foundation at partner universities, Fulbright Ghana
China
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) funds 200+ Ghanaian students annually
Canada
Strong study-to-PR pathway; growing Ghanaian diaspora support
Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum popular among Ghanaian medical students
FAQs: Scholarships for Ghanaian Students
Popular study destinations for Ghanaian students include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and several other European and Asian countries. Each offers unique academic strengths, scholarship programs, and post-study work opportunities. Your ideal destination depends on your field of study, budget, and career goals.
TheScholarSphere currently lists 30 fully funded scholarship programs available to Ghanaian students out of 32 total opportunities. Fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living costs, health insurance, and often include travel allowances.
Most English-taught programs in non-English-speaking countries and all programs in English-speaking countries require IELTS (typically 6.0–7.0) or TOEFL (80–100) scores. Some scholarships waive this requirement if you completed your previous degree in English. Always check individual program requirements.
Yes, virtually all international scholarships accept applications from students in their home country. In fact, many government scholarships (like Chevening, DAAD, and Türkiye Bursları) require applicants to be in their home country at the time of application. You can complete the entire application process from Ghana.
Scholarships with "medium" or "low" competitiveness ratings tend to be more accessible. Government-to-government scholarships like Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye Bursları, and Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC) have relatively higher acceptance rates compared to highly competitive programs like Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, or Chevening.
Most scholarship deadlines for the 2026 academic year fall between October 2025 and March 2026. Start researching and preparing documents at least 12–18 months in advance. Some programs like Fulbright and Chevening have early deadlines, so planning ahead is essential.
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