Scholarships and opportunities you can actually apply for
Scholarships, fellowships, internships, funded master’s and PhD places, grants and competitions — each with an honest eligibility check, a real deadline, and mentors who have been through it.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town (with the Mastercard Foundation)
Full-cost scholarship at UCT for citizens of any African country facing significant socio-economic barriers, for a first bachelor's degree or an eligible taught postgraduate programme (PG diploma in Health Sciences, honours, coursework master's). 2027 intake applications open.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- South Africa
- Level
- Undergraduate · Master's
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Chevening Scholarships
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Chevening)
The UK government's fully funded one-year Master's scholarship for emerging leaders with at least two years' work experience. Ghanaians are eligible. Applications for 2027/28 opened 4 August 2026 and close 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Master's
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Knight-Hennessy Scholars (Stanford University)
Stanford University
Stanford's university-wide graduate fellowship funding up to three years of any full-time Stanford master's, professional or doctoral degree plus leadership development. Open to citizens of all countries with a first degree from Jan 2020 or later. Deadline 6 Oct 2026, 1 pm PT.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- United States
- Level
- Master's · PhD
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African Leadership Academy Two-Year Diploma Programme (Class of 2027)
African Leadership Academy
Two-year pre-university leadership and entrepreneurship diploma in Johannesburg for young Africans born on/after 1 Sept 2007 who have completed Grade 10 (SHS 1). 97% of students receive need-based aid. Class of 2027: Early Decision 15 Oct 2026, Regular Decision 15 Jan 2027.
- Funding
- Funding varies
- Where
- South Africa
- Level
- Secondary
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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D)
Government of Canada (Tri-agency: CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
Harmonised Tri-agency doctoral scholarship replacing Vanier CGS and CGS D: CAD 40,000/year for 36 months. Ghanaians qualify if registered in a doctoral program at a Canadian institution by the deadline (max 15% of awards to internationals). Agency deadline 17 Oct 2026, 8 pm ET.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- Canada
- Level
- PhD
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Commonwealth Master's Scholarships
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
UK FCDO-funded scholarships for one-year taught Master's study at a UK university, for citizens of eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries (Ghana is listed) who could not otherwise afford UK study. Apply via CSC Central and Ghana's Scholarships Secretariat.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Master's
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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and vulnerable states)
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
UK FCDO-funded 36-month PhD scholarships at UK universities for candidates from 17 least developed and vulnerable Commonwealth countries. Ghana is NOT on the 2027/28 eligible-country list. Applications open 8 September 2026 and close 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Level
- PhD
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EBID Young Professionals Recruitment Programme
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
Paid two-year traineeship at the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development in Lome, Togo, for West African nationals under 30 with a master's degree. Salary at grade P1-1 plus allowances, pension and insurance. Applications close 30 October 2026.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- Togo
- Level
- Early career
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Whitley Awards
Whitley Fund for Nature
GBP 50,000 in one-year project funding for grassroots conservation leaders who are nationals of the low- or middle-income country where they work, including Ghana. Applications for the 2027 Whitley Awards close at 23:59 GMT on Friday 30 October 2026.
- Funding
- Prize
- Where
- Multiple countries
- Level
- Early career
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One Young World Summit Scholarships (Leading Scholarship, Lead2030 and partner scholarships)
One Young World
Funded delegate places at the annual One Young World Summit (2026: Cape Town, 3-6 Nov) for young leaders aged 18-30/35 with a track record of impact. The Leading Scholarship 2026 is open worldwide (incl. Ghana) until 31 Oct 2026; partner scholarships have their own rules.
- Funding
- Funding varies
- Where
- South Africa
- Level
- Any level
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TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme
UNESCO-TWAS with the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and SISSA
Three-month funded research visits to laboratories in Trieste and Udine, Italy for scientists from least developed countries who hold an MSc and are under 40. Travel and subsistence are covered. Deadline 31 October 2026. Ghana is not eligible: LDC nationals only.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- Italy
- Level
- Master's · PhD · Postdoc · Early career
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Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship (University of Toronto)
University of Toronto
U of T's top undergraduate award for international students: tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years, about 37 awards a year. Requires secondary-school nomination. 2027 entry: nomination 9 Oct, admission 16 Oct, scholarship form 6 Nov 2026.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- Canada
- Level
- Undergraduate
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Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta International
Up to 30 fellowships of US$12,000 a year for women of any nationality in a full-time PhD doing research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences. The 2027 round closes 15 November 2026.
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Where
- Multiple countries
- Level
- PhD
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University
Ashesi University (with the Mastercard Foundation)
Need-based full scholarship for undergraduate study at Ashesi University, Ghana, awarded through Ashesi's general admission and financial-aid application; covers all fees, room and board and learning resources, with extra transition and career support.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- Ghana
- Level
- Undergraduate
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss Confederation — Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
Swiss government awards for international researchers: research fellowships of 6-12 months and PhD scholarships renewable to 36 months at any Swiss university, paying CHF 2,450 a month. For Ghana the 2027-28 call runs 20 August to 27 November 2026.
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Where
- Switzerland
- Level
- PhD · Postdoc
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Yenching Academy of Peking University Scholarship
Yenching Academy, Peking University
A fully funded master's at Peking University in the interdisciplinary study of China, for about 120 scholars a year. Covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip fare and field study costs. Applications for the 2027 cohort close 30 November 2026.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- China
- Level
- Master's
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Ernst Mach Grant - Worldwide (Austria)
OeAD - Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Austrian government grants for young researchers from any country except Austria to spend 1 to 9 months on a research project in Austria. Age limit 35, and a written confirmation of supervision from an Austrian lecturer is mandatory. Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET.
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Where
- Austria
- Level
- PhD · Postdoc
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust
Around 80 full-cost scholarships a year for outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time PhD, MLitt or one-year postgraduate course at Cambridge. 2027/28 international-round deadline: 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 depending on course.
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Master's · PhD
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
P.E.O. Sisterhood (P.E.O. International)
Need-based scholarships of up to USD 12,500 per year for women from outside the USA and Canada (Ghanaians eligible) pursuing full-time graduate degrees in the USA or Canada who promise to return home. Eligibility forms for 2027-28 accepted 15 Sep-15 Dec 2026; renewable once.
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Where
- United States, Canada
- Level
- Master's · PhD
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Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Grants of up to USD 18,000 (US/Canada), 8,000 (South Africa), 9,000 (Latin America/Trinity) or 5,000 (France) for women aged 25+ from eligible developing countries incl. Ghana, already enrolled at universities in those regions and committed to helping women and children.
- Funding
- Partially funded
- Where
- United States, Canada, South Africa
- Level
- Any level
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