As of February 9, 2025, several scholarship opportunities are available for tertiary education in Ghana:
1. Youth In Need (YIN) Ghana Foundation Scholarship 2025
This scholarship targets exceptionally brilliant students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It offers full tuition coverage, accommodation subsidies, and book allowances for three to six years, provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.25. join us on WhatsApp for more news👇👇👇
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Ghanaian citizen aged 14-20 years.
- Aggregate of 9 or better in WASSCE.
- Admission letter from a public university in Ghana as a regular student.
- Not currently receiving support from any other scholarship scheme.
Eligible Undergraduate Courses:
- Law
- Nursing/Midwifery
- Political Science
- Engineering
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Environmental Science
- Medical Laboratory
- Education
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Theology (Trinity Theological Seminary Only)
Application Process:
- Complete the application package, including:
- Two most recent high school terminal reports.
- WASSCE result slip.
- Birth certificate.
- Letter of recommendation.
- 500-word essay on why you need support.
- Any other supporting documents (e.g., parents’ payslip, death certificate in case of parents’ death).
- Submit the application package to: scholarship.yinghanafoundation@gmail.com
Selection Procedure:
- Aptitude test.
- Interview.
- Background assessment (for selected applicants).
- Issuance of award letter.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025.
2. Ghana Scholarships Secretariat Opportunities
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat offers various scholarships for both local and foreign tertiary education. These include:
- Local Tertiary Scholarships: Available for students who have gained admission into accredited local tertiary institutions.
- Foreign Tertiary Scholarships: Offered in collaboration with countries such as Russia, Hungary, Algeria, China, Morocco, and through the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Application Process:
- Visit the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat website.
- Click on “Apply Online” and sign up to create an account.
- Log in to your scholarship account.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload academic transcripts, admission letters, and academic certificates.
- Complete an online aptitude test.
- You will be scheduled for a selection interview in your selected district.
Application Deadlines:
- Continuing Students: Apply online between April 1 – May 15 of the 2025/2026 academic year.
- New Students with Late Admission: Apply between September 1 – 30 of the 2025/2026 academic year.
3. Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (TEST) for Ghana 2024-2025
TEST for Ghana offers scholarships for undergraduate studies at public universities and polytechnics in Ghana. The scholarships are biased towards females (60:40) from the poorest regions of the country and are also available to handicapped students.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Ghanaian students who have been admitted to a public tertiary institution.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Strong academic performance.
Application Process:
- Download the application form from the TEST for Ghana website.
- Complete the application form in full, providing detailed information.
- Submit the completed application form to the student financial aid office of your institution or post it to TEST for Ghana through their postal address.
Supporting Documents:
- Photocopy of examination results.
- Photocopy of admission letter.
- Evidence of income of parent/guardian.
- Most up-to-date academic transcript.
- Applicant’s most current payslip, if applicable.
- Documents/evidence to establish the relationship with siblings and/or dependents, if applicable.
- Any other supporting documents that will assist in the processing of the application.
- Death certificates for applicants with deceased parents or guardians.
For more detailed information and to access application forms, please visit the respective websites provided above.
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