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▬ Tuition, academic user fees and book allowance

▰ Undergraduate

Announced annually through the bank and partner NGOs

Ghanaian students in accredited public tertiary institutions from low-income households.

▬ Partial to full tuition

▰ Undergraduate

Applications reviewed in rounds

Applicants with strong WASSCE results and demonstrated leadership.

▬ Tuition, accommodation, meals and travel (needs-based)

▰ Pre-university

Applications generally close in the first quarter of the year

African students aged 15-19 with strong leadership, entrepreneurship and academic records.

▬ Up to 100% tuition, housing and stipend

▰ Undergraduate

Early round November; regular round February

Outstanding WASSCE results (typically aggregate 6–12), demonstrated leadership and verified financial need.

▬ Tuition, accommodation, meals, laptop, books and transition support

▰ Undergraduate

Aligned with the Ashesi admissions cycle (usually January–March)

Young Africans, including Ghanaians, with strong academic promise and demonstrated financial need.

▬ Tuition, monthly stipend, flights, visa and arrival allowances

▰ Masters

Applications open August and close early November each year

Ghanaian citizens with at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience who will return to Ghana for two years after study.

▬ Tuition and boarding fees

▰ Secondary and Undergraduate

Announced each academic year through district offices

Wards of registered cocoa farmers, and other qualified Ghanaian students in cocoa-growing communities.

▬ Tuition, airfare, monthly stipend and thesis grant

▰ Masters

Deadlines vary by UK university, usually between December and March

Ghanaian citizens who have not studied for a year or more in a high-income country and cannot afford UK study.

▬ Tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, travel and study allowance

▰ Masters and PhD

Deadlines vary by course, usually between July and October

Ghanaian professionals with at least two years relevant work experience, degree completed within the last six years.

▬ Tuition, accommodation, living allowance, books and transport

▰ Undergraduate

Applications usually open early in the year

Registered refugees or persons of concern living in Ghana, under 28 years at first enrolment.

▬ Tuition and part of accommodation

▰ Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Rolling — advertised in national dailies

Ghanaian students in accredited institutions with a strong academic record and demonstrated financial need.

▬ Full or partial tuition + academic user fees

▰ Undergraduate

Usually announced August – October each year

Ghanaian students with admission to an accredited public university. Priority to needy-but-brilliant applicants and underserved districts.

▬ Partial to full tuition

▰ Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Announced each academic year

GIMPA students with excellent academic results.

▬ Tuition, accommodation, books and stipend depending on award

▰ Undergraduate and Masters

Opens annually, usually mid-year

Ghanaian students admitted to accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana or abroad.

▬ Tuition support and bursaries

▰ Undergraduate

Announced each academic year

KNUST students with strong academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

▬ Tuition fees and academic materials

▰ Undergraduate

Announced periodically through community outreach

Ghanaian students from Kosmos operational communities and beyond, admitted to accredited tertiary institutions.

▬ Full tuition, accommodation, books, laptop and stipend

▰ Undergraduate

Typically January – March

Academically talented young Africans from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with a record of giving back.

▬ Tuition support, books and academic user fees for the academic year

▰ Undergraduate

Usually opens mid-year; check the MTN Foundation portal

Brilliant but financially needy students in an accredited public or private tertiary institution in Ghana; continuing students (level 200 and above) are prioritised.

▬ Course fees and a living stipend

▰ Masters and PhD

January deadline aligned with Oxford graduate admissions

African nationals ordinarily resident in Africa with an offer for an Oxford graduate course.

▬ Tuition, travel, living costs (typically from USD 30,000)

▰ Masters

Applications go through local Rotary clubs, usually 6–12 months before study

Ghanaian graduates sponsored by a Rotary club in Ghana, studying in one of Rotary seven areas of focus.

▬ Tuition, accommodation and a book allowance for the full programme

▰ Undergraduate

Typically announced after WASSCE results are released

Ghanaian students with admission into an accredited public university; from a low-income household.

▬ Tuition and living support (repayable)

▰ Tertiary

Opens each academic year

Ghanaian tertiary students with a valid Ghana Card and student ID.

▬ Tuition and academic fees; some awards include a study allowance

▰ Undergraduate

Announced annually on the Foundation website

Needy but brilliant Ghanaian students admitted to or studying at an accredited tertiary institution.

▬ Tuition, flights, living allowance and study materials

▰ Masters

Applications usually open around November each year

Ghanaian professionals with at least two years work experience who intend to return home after study.

▬ Tuition support

▰ Undergraduate

Announced each academic year

UENR students with financial need or strong results.

▬ Tuition support

▰ Undergraduate

Announced each academic year

UHAS students with demonstrated financial need.

▬ Tuition support and bursaries

▰ Undergraduate & Postgraduate

Announced each semester

Enrolled or admitted UG students with financial need.

▬ Tuition support

▰ Undergraduate

Announced each academic year

UPSA students with demonstrated need or strong performance.