How does GETFund overseas sponsorship work?

GETFund issues annual scholarship portals for Ghanaian students who hold valid admission letters to study in accredited overseas institutions, prioritizing STEM, governance, and health fields.

Are there automatic scholarships for Ghanaian students?

Yes! Many partner universities in the UK, Canada, and USA offer automatic Vice-Chancellor scholarships (£1,500–£4,000) that are applied directly to reduce your tuition fees upon receiving an offer.

Scholarships for Ghanaian Students

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Top Featured Scholarship Opportunities

GETFund Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship

Tuition Fees & Living Allowances

Study Level: Master’s and PhD in UK, USA, Europe, and Canada

Eligibility: Ghanaian citizenship, admission offer from an accredited foreign university.

Application Window: Annual call by Ghana Education Trust Fund

Commonwealth Scholarships for Ghana

Full Tuition, Living Stipend, Travel & Exam Grants

Study Level: 1-Year Master’s & 3-Year PhD in the UK

Eligibility: First Class or Second Class Upper honours degree; strong development impact proposal.

Application Window: September – December annually

Chevening Ghana Awards

100% Tuition, Monthly Allowance, Travel Tickets & Visa Support

Study Level: Master’s degree at any accredited UK university

Eligibility: Minimum 2 years of work experience; demonstrable leadership track record in Ghana.

Application Window: August – November annually

France Excellence & Campus France Grants

Tuition Fee Exemption + Monthly Living Allowance + Health Insurance

Study Level: Master’s programmes taught in English in France

Eligibility: Strong undergraduate academic standing in STEM, economics, or social sciences.

Application Window: January – April annually

Automatic University International Merit Awards

Partial Tuition Discount ($2,000 – $8,000 / £1,500 – £4,000)

Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Direct Admissions

Eligibility: Assessed automatically with admission offer; WASSCE English accepted.

Application Window: Rolling with course intakes

Step-by-Step Scholarship Application Roadmap

Select your target country and review matching scholarship opportunities.

Secure your unconditional or conditional university admission offer.

Compile certified WASSCE/degree transcripts and write a tailored scholarship motivation letter.

Submit online scholarship applications with certified recommendation letters.

Prepare for scholarship interviews with Study Abroad Manuel’s expert advisors.

Required Scholarship Application Documents

WASSCE Certificate with credit passes in core subjects (including English & Mathematics)

Undergraduate Degree Certificate and Official Academic Transcripts (Minimum 2:1 or strong 2:2)

Comprehensive Statement of Purpose / Research Proposal

Two Academic or Professional Letters of Recommendation

Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Valid Ghanaian International Passport

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The vast majority of universities in the UK, Canada, and Europe accept a minimum of C6 in WASSCE English Language in place of writing IELTS or TOEFL.

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Scholarships for Ghanaian Students

Check Your Scholarship Eligibility

Top Featured Scholarship Opportunities

GETFund Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship

Commonwealth Scholarships for Ghana

Chevening Ghana Awards

France Excellence & Campus France Grants

Automatic University International Merit Awards

Step-by-Step Scholarship Application Roadmap

Required Scholarship Application Documents

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