10 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN GHANA

Pursuing higher education can be an expensive endeavor, but for many Ghanaian students, scholarships provide a crucial pathway to achieving their academic and career aspirations. Scholarships not only alleviate financial burdens but also open doors to prestigious institutions and valuable opportunities.

If you aim to study within Ghana, a variety of scholarships are available to support students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. This article highlights ten notable scholarships for Ghanaian students, at all educational levels: junior high, senior high and tertiary level, each designed to help you realize your educational dreams and make a significant impact in your chosen field. From merit-based awards to need-based assistance, these scholarships can pave the way for a brighter future.

Here are 10 Scholarship opportunities for students in Ghana:

1.         GHANA SCHOLARSHIP SECRETARIAT

2.         MTN GHANA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

3.         OPEN LABS SCHOLARSHIP

4.         TAG GHANA SCHOLARSHIP

5.         AKUA KUENYEHIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

6.         BLUECREST UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

7.         EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS INTERNATIONAL

8.         UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SCHOLARSHIPS

9.         MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

10.       UCC STUFSO SCHOLARSHIP

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  1. GHANA SCHOLARSHIP SECRETARIAT

The mission of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat is to utilize Government Funds, GETFund, and donor support for the provision of scholarships to brilliant but needy students and qualified workers at a minimum access cost, for human resource development for the purpose of national growth and development.

Before applying for the scholarship, applicants are to take note of the following;

Categories of Local Tertiary Institutions (Private and Public)

Continuing students should apply online between the 1st of April – the 15th of May of each academic year.

New students who had late admission should apply between 1st – 30th September of each academic year

Applicants will undertake an online aptitude test during the application process. Applicants will also appear before a panel for interviews in their selected district. The information of the applicant will be forwarded to the institutions of the applicant for confirmation and validation.

Electronic award letters will be issued to the successful applicants by the Scholarships Secretariat. Payment of scholarship entitlements to respective institutions

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application forms are downloaded from the Secretariat’s website (www.ghanascholarshipsecretariat.com) after a registration code is sent to the various institutions at the beginning of the academic year.

Duly completed application forms must be endorsed by the designated institutional authority and submitted through the Dean of Graduate School to the Scholarships Secretariat. This facility does not apply to sandwich, part-time, private/fee-paying students in public tertiary institutions.

The documents are vetted by the Secretariat to ensure conformity to eligibility criteria.

For Disability allowance, completed application forms must be accompanied with medical certificate stating the percentage of disability.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION

 All applicants are required to visit the scholarship portal (www.scholarshipgh.com)

 Applicants shall create an account to register.

 Complete the application form and upload academic transcripts, admission letters and academic certificates.

 Complete an online aptitude test and be scheduled for a selection interview in your selected district.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants shall submit scanned copies of the underlisted:

 Admission letter

 Academic certificate

 Academic transcripts

CONTACT

HOTLINE: 0303956443,0303956447, 0303956410, 0303956459, 0303956474, 0302907051, 0302907058

WHATSAPP: 03029629280

EMAIL: local@ghanascholarshipsecretariat.com

2. MTN Ghana Foundation Scholarship

The MTN Foundation is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) management structure for the MTN Group’s related initiatives across its 22 operations.

The MTN Ghana Foundation was established in 2007 as a single-purpose vehicle to drive all MTN’s CSR initiatives in the country. The Foundation currently has three focus areas – Health, Education, and Economic Empowerment. The Foundation is set up as a separate legal entity with its own independent Board of Directors and Patrons who oversee the operations of the Foundation. Its commitment is centered around the socio-economic development of the country through the rollout of appropriate and sustainable social interventions in communities all over the country.

The main aim of the Foundation is to have a broad community impacting and supporting national and international development priorities. It facilitates partnership and sharing of resources to achieve mutual objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, one:

Application Process:

Please Note:

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1

Sign up or register with the appropriate documents to request in order to gain access to the portal.

Note: An email confirmation will be sent to you after your account has been approved by the foundation.

Step 2

Login to the portal using your email and password provided. Click Payments on the menu bar and select Request Payments.

Step 3

Fill out the necessary details to request for a scholarship grant and Click Submit to send a request.

Step 4

The appropriate office would look at your scholarship request and make a decision on whether grants would be offered or denied. An email or SMS will be sent to you to know the current status of your request.

Note: You can track your scholarship request through the portal. Just visit the Payment History tab.

CONTACT

mtnghanafoundation@mtn.com or WhatsApp 0549767070

3. OPEN LABS SCHOLARSHIP

OpenLabs Ghana is a talent development organization and consultancy with a core objective of providing quality IT Training to the African community. At OpenLabs, we strive to provide exceptional IT educational solutions to corporates and individuals by using hands-on tech skills training, profound disciplinary knowledge and push for entrepreneurial skills to build a sustainable Africa empowered by new-age technologies.

OpenLabs Scholarship is an annual programme, which is aimed at promoting gender diversity in the technology industry, and offers partial scholarships to students interested in acquiring essential technology skills. The Institution is placing emphasis on recent graduates of Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) to enable them to use their waiting period to acquire essential skills that would increase their employability in the future.

The theme of the scholarship programme is “Promoting Gender Diversity in Tech Education.” This thematic focus aims to inspire and attract young women, empowering them to embrace the vast possibilities within the tech space.

OpenLabs has long been dedicated to advocating increased representation of women in the tech industry, and this scholarship promotion underscores their unwavering commitment to the cause.

The selection process involves a comprehensive test based on general knowledge. As a partial scholarship, the level of discount offered would be determined by the candidate’s performance in the test, and successful applicants could receive up to a 70 percent discount on selected programmes, with special consideration given to female candidates.

OpenLabs believes in providing equal opportunities for all individuals to excel in the field of technology. By encouraging more young women to join the tech space, they aim to foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives thrive.

Apply on their website: https://online.openlabs.edu.gh/scholarships

CONTACT

Head Office – 28 Cola Street, Same building as BlueCrest College, Kokomlemle, P. O. Box AN5253, Accra, Ghana.

Tel.: 028-9116317, 054-0124191, 055-6587130

Email.: info@openlabs.edu.gh

4. TAG GHANA SCHOLARSHIP

Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) was launched in 2013 as a partnership between Lancaster University UK (LU), and Transnational Academic Group (TAG). Since its launch, LUG has awarded scholarships to deserving students, and in 2022 Transnational Academic Group launched a new scholarship Scheme, to award more generous scholarships to assist you on your university journey and support students from all backgrounds.

Prospective Students are eligible for and encouraged to apply for the TAG Ghana scholarship based on Academic merit, Financial aid, and Change/Community service. You can apply for more than one type of scholarship but you will only be granted one award.

Applicants to the university may apply for the TAG scholarship before or after receiving an offer from Lancaster University Ghana.

The school’s priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. They have a large range of scholarships available for our prospective students and anyone can apply.

Below is a list of scholarships they offer all applicants.

1. Financial Aid Scholarship – Applicants should be able to demonstrate limited family income and or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational
related expenses.

2. Academic Merit Scholarship – Applicants must have obtained 4 A’s and 1B or better in 5 subjects in WASSCE and a minimum of 4A’s in IGCSE and 2A’s in A Levels for direct entry

3. Change/Community Service Scholarship – Applicants must choose one of the following options:

• Write an essay (1,000 – 1,500 words) on how you intend to make a positive impact on the community/world
with your Lancaster degree after graduation.

OR
• Write an essay (1,000 – 1,500 words) detailing how you have demonstrated service in your high school or community.

Scholarships Awarded

Foundation Programme – up to 50% tuition scholarship

Undergraduate Programmes – up to 40% tuition scholarship

Eligibility criteria

Students at all levels of study are eligible for a TAG Ghana scholarship and all are encouraged to apply.

Applications are individually assessed by the Scholarship Committee and a decision is made on the amount of scholarship to be awarded.

5. AKUA KUENYEHIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation (AKF) is a Ghana-based non-profit organization founded by the children of H.E Judge Akua Kuenyehia, first Vice-President of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, in her honour.

It is a private foundation committed to the development and empowerment, through formal education, of women in Ghana. The overarching purpose is to nurture and develop a passion for knowledge in Ghanaian girls, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, and a zeal for service to society by enriching the lives of these young women through educational scholarships and mentorship programmes.

The foundation has the following programmes:

  1. Educational Scholarships

Providing educational scholarships to underprivileged girls is an integral part of its strategy. Each year, a number of girls are selected based on rigorous selection criteria: academic achievement, financial need, and leadership potential. Their scholarships cover school fees for the institution together with a small stipend (pocket money) to cover additional expenses during the term.

The Foundation believes in taking a holistic approach in the education of underprivileged girls. In addition to providing educational scholarships, the foundation has a mentoring programme that runs alongside the educational scheme. The mentoring programme involves:

  1. High School Boosters

The High School Booster programme compensates for gaps in learning by offering tutoring services and classes on essential life skills to our beneficiaries.

  1. College Preparation

The AKF college preparation program was created out of the various feedback and experiences gathered from previous beneficiaries who attended university. This program aims to serve as a guide to help university students prepare themselves before the transition into tertiary institutions to ensure a successful further education journey.

This includes two branches of the programmes we offer at AKF that overlap in its goal to fill gaps in learning and prepare our beneficiaries for a successful transition to higher learning.

How to apply

The Akua Kuenyehia Foundation invites applications from girls who have completed either their junior high school education or their senior high school education and who would like to further their education. The Foundation provides merit-based scholarships to successful applicants.

Eligibility:

The application must include the following:

CONTACT

The Executive Secretary, Akua Kuenyehia Foundation, P. O. Box MB 595, Ministries, Accra.

E: info@akuakuenyehiafoundation.org

T: +233 (0) 50 841 0695 | +233 (0) 26 768 5490

6. BlueCrest UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

BlueCrest College is determined to provide support to the students who need and deserve financial aid. That’s why every year BlueCrest awards several scholarships to the students. All scholarships are awarded as a percentage reduction in the total fee as mentioned below. As a BlueCrest student, there is a possibility that you can be awarded scholarships to get high-quality learning, a hallmark of the BlueCrest, and you can complete a program by paying a fraction of the total fee or almost no fee. BlueCrest offers several scholarships, these are:

A. STRATEGIC/SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SCHOLARSHIPS

i. WOMEN IN IT SCHOLARSHIP

BlueCrest sees the need to increase the number of women with expertise in Information Technology in the region. This led to the launching of this scholarship package which offers a 40% reduction in the total first-year fees of all women admitted for the Bachelor’s Degree program (BSc. Information Technology), and a 20% discount for all women admitted to their Master’s in Information Technology (MSc. IT) program.

ii. NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP

A need-based scholarship is for students from financially weak families and communities. The range of scholarships ranges from 10% to a maximum of 50% of the total first-year fee. A proper set of legal and valid documents have to be submitted by the applicants to the registrar. Management is always free to investigate more about the eligibility of the candidate for the scholarship. Just being a member of a particular community does not automatically qualify a candidate for this scholarship.

B. SCHOLASTIC SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship is based on the grades/marks obtained by the student in the qualifying examinations or tests like WASSCE in SHS etc.

i. NCE-OES SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on the results of the National Competitive Examinations (NCE) conducted by the BlueCrest College in various Schools in the country between February to August every year. Similarly, an online test is also conducted for those who could not appear for NCE in the Schools. It is called Online Entrance Exam Scholarships. (OES). Students can get a 40% to 100% reduction in the total first-year fee based on the results of NCE/OES.

ii. MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on the SHS results, students can get a 25 to 100% reduction in the total fee for the first year.

iii. PRESIDENTIAL/RECTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarship is based on the recommendations from the partnered institutions, government bodies, NGOs or corporate organizations. Besides, BCC management will also identify potential students who have already achieved some success in a field of interest to BCC and offer scholarships to them. It is a 100% reduction in the first year’s total fee. The recipients have to contribute regularly to the College/Schools as ambassadors by helping BCC in promotions, marketing, branding, and similar activities in regular consultation with the assigned staff member of the College to continue receiving the scholarships. Regular reports of such activities may be needed by the management from the recipients and a satisfactory level of contribution is a must to continue the scholarship.

C. Scholarships for Existing Students

These scholarships are applicable for year 2 onwards. All students can apply for these scholarships based on the CGPA obtained in the program every year. A minimum of 3.4 out of 4 CGPA is required to obtain a reduction of 25 to 100% of the total annual fee. Other conditions may also apply like no misconduct, no backlogs, no issues found, and in some cases, interviews are also conducted. Every year many BlueCrest college students receive these scholarships.

CONTACT

Telephone: +233 595 981 518

WhatsApp: +233 263 011 390

Email: admissions@bluecrest.edu.gh

7. EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS INTERNATIONAL

EPI provides university scholarships for highly gifted students from families in Ghana who have great financial needs. The objective is to help develop the next generation of Ghana’s leaders and dynamic professionals.

EPI recognizes, supports, and empowers gifted young people from families in need in the country of Ghana through a comprehensive university scholarship program, enabling them to develop their talents and make a positive difference in their home country.

The EPI scholarship program identifies the best and the brightest from families of the greatest need and offers a university education in fields of study that are vital to Ghana’s future. Scholarship recipients attend well-reputed in-country universities, receive comprehensive counseling, guidance, and support, and promise to “give back” in ways that will help their country grow after graduation.

HOW TO APPLY

EPI offers university scholarships to Ghanaian students of great financial need who, on the basis of academic achievement, intelligence, personal recommendations, and other supporting materials, can be considered “gifted.”

EPI only accepts applications from students accepted and registered at the University of Ghana, Accra, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, or the University of Development Studies in Tamale. Prospective candidates are required to visit the Student Aid office at one of these universities at the start of the fall semester to see if they qualify.

Scholarships are highly competitive and require the submission of a formal application which includes written essays describing why the applicant feels he/she should be considered for the program and how upon graduation he/she will make a difference within his or her home country. Finalists are interviewed by a panel consisting of EPI staff and personnel from the university they will be attending. Awards are granted once a year in the fall.

SELECTION PROCESS

EPI recruits highly motivated, talented and deserving students, all of whom have overcome extraordinary challenges to complete secondary school. The characteristics EPI seeks in scholarship recipients include:

CONTACT

GHANA OFFICE:

Private Mail Bag L26

University of Ghana Post Office

Legon – Accra

Ghana, West Africa

Phone: +233 (0)54 120 2226

Email: info@educationalpathwaysinternational.org

8. UNIVERSITY OF GHANA SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Ghana offers several scholarships. These are:

  1. TOYOTA GHANA – SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

TOYOTA GHANA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (TG-SESSA) is awarded to UG undergraduate students in the School of Engineering Sciences. This Scholarship covers academic fees only.

You are eligible to apply if you:

Ladies are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The UGBS Axis Pension Scholarship is a scheme which seeks to provide financial support to needy and brilliant regular Main Campus Undergraduate students of the University of Ghana Business School.

How to Apply For UGBS / AXIS Pension Scholarship

You are required to read the eligibility page, complete an online form with all the supporting documentation and submit a hard copy from the preview of the completed application form with the two essays and all the attaching documents to the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO). It is important that you respond fully to all the questions on the form that are applicable to you. You may be asked for additional information if corrections are needed or if any information/response on your application is not clear.

You are eligible to apply if you:

1. Are a regular UGBS student main campus

2. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational-related expenses.

3. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance, and success in other pursuits).

4. Are a continuing student with a CGPA of 3.0 or better.

The SRC Yi Bi Boa Scholarship is a program at the University of Ghana to help students who are smart but don’t have enough money. The SRC works with the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) to offer this scholarship every year. It’s for students at the University of Ghana who need financial help and are doing well in their studies

How to Apply

If you’re shortlisted, you’ll have an interview. If you get the scholarship, the SFAO will tell you, and the money will go to your university account.

The University of Ghana offers the UG Scholarship every year. This scholarship aims to help students who are smart but need financial support. It’s open to regular students from the Main Campus or City Campus.

The University of Ghana Students Financial Aid Office has opened the UG Scholarship for level 100. This scholarship seeks to provide financial support (tuition fees) to needy and brilliant regular Main and City Campus Undergraduate students of the University of Ghana.

CONTACT

+233-(0)205186904

+233-(0)206804077

+233-(0)303-965240

finaid@ug.edu.gh

P.O. Box LG 25, Legon, Accra

Office Loc: House No. 11 East Legon

9. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana is a partnership between KNUST and the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) in Canada to train scholars over a 15-year period in Africa.

The Program gives priority to females, displaced persons, and persons with disability. The Scholars Program provides young people from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated academic talent and leadership potential with access to quality and relevant education.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides access to secondary and higher education for young people who are committed to giving back to their communities. Students receive financial support for fees, uniforms, books and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends. Students receive support during their transition into secondary school, and university with mentoring, career counselling, internships, leadership development, and other life skills coaching.

Eligibility/Who can apply

  1. Applicants who have in their possession, a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O Level and A Level or their equivalent results from an accredited/recognized institution. Applicant’s results must not be more than five years old. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be processed for the scholarship.
    1. The candidates must further meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements.
    1. The applicant must demonstrate that he/she has critical economic needs.
    1. The applicant must have proven records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
    1. Priority is given to: Females, Displaced Persons (Certified refugees, internally displaced persons and the like.), persons living with Disability.
    1. The applicant must be prepared to give back to his or her community.
    1. The applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

How to apply

  1. Download the Scholarship Application. The form is free.
  2. Completed application forms must be sent via courier mail (eg, EMS,DHL,Fedex, UPS) to this address:

The Program Manager

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST

No.1 Africa Hall Road Impact Building

PMB, UPO

KNUST, KUMASI

AK 315 4897

Ghana.

CONTACT

Sec.mcf@knust.edu.gh / mcfknust@gmail.com

+233 322 398 766 || +233 206 030 790

10. UCC StuFSO SCHOLARSHIP

The Student’s Financial Support Office of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), in line with the goals and policies of the University of Cape Coast, seeks to make quality tertiary education accessible to any individuals who might not have the financial means to support themselves up the academic ladder.

As a university that provides equal opportunity to all students and wants every student to succeed, it offers many financial support options to needy but brilliant students in their academic pursuits. One of such support is the StuFSO scholarship.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for the Centralized Scholarship/Bursary Scheme administered by StuFSO, the applicant must satisfy the following conditions.

Requirements

A MyUCC Account grants users access to a wide range of services including, but not limited to, e-learning platforms, past question papers, and applications for financial support aimed at assisting students.

Minimum CGPA Requirement is 2.5 (not applicable to medical/pharmacy students who are in level 200 and above as the grading system is different)

Undergraduate applicants must complete the first academic year. That is two semesters out of eight

A scanned copy of one of the following identification cards. (NHIS Card or National Identification Card or Voters ID and Passport)

Applicant must have a working email preferably an institutional email

CONTACT

University of Cape Coast

Students’ Financial Support Office

 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION B111

 0362196721

 studentfinsupport@ucc.edu.gh

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