Funding
Scholarships for Ghanaian Students
A curated list of scholarships open to Ghanaian students. Always verify deadlines on the official provider website before applying.
GETFund Scholarship
Need-basedGhanaian citizens in tertiary institutions
Provider: Government of GhanaDeadline: Varies by year
MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Full scholarshipHigh-performing students with financial need at UG, KNUST, or Ashesi
Provider: MasterCard FoundationDeadline: Dec — FebMin aggregate: ≤ 12
MTN Foundation Scholarship
Merit-basedTop students in STEM fields
Provider: MTN GhanaDeadline: Sep — NovMin aggregate: ≤ 14
Vodafone Ghana Scholarship
Merit + NeedStudents from underserved communities
Provider: Vodafone Ghana FoundationDeadline: Varies
District Assembly Bursary
Need-basedStudents from specific districts — apply at your DA office
Provider: Local GovernmentDeadline: Ongoing
Stanbic Bank Scholarship
Merit-basedTop WASSCE performers pursuing business/finance
Provider: Stanbic Bank GhanaDeadline: Jan — MarMin aggregate: ≤ 10