Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Ghana)
U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Ghana (Public Affairs Section)
Fully funded U.S. government award for Ghanaian staff of tertiary, research or government institutions to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in the USA (up to two years of funding). The 2027-28 call closed 5 June 2026; the next call is expected in 2027.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- Ghana
- Education required
- Bachelors completed
- Fields
- Stem, Computer science, Public health, Business, International relations, Economics
- Language
- Proficient in English; finalists must take TOEFL (scores of 90+ considered competitive) and GRE/GMAT after shortlisting, fees covered by the U.S. Department of State
- Residency
- Ghanaian citizen currently residing in Ghana; Ghanaian nationals with dual U.S. citizenship are not eligible
- Also required
- Employed at a tertiary, research or governmental institution in Ghana (junior faculty, research assistants, assistant lecturers, technicians, administrators, researchers, lecturers)
- 4-year bachelor's degree for master's applicants; master's degree for doctoral applicants
- GPA of 3.5 at the time of application
- High prospect of receiving study leave from employer
- Study in a priority field: AI, conflict negotiation, cyber security, disease prevention, health digitization, STEM, supply chain management or trade
- National Service Personnel are not eligible
- Strong preference for applicants with limited or no experience in the United States
About this opportunity
In Ghana the Fulbright Foreign Student Program supports the academic and professional development of staff, junior faculty, researchers and administrators employed in tertiary, research or government institutions. It grants up to two years of funding toward a master's or doctoral degree at a U.S. university.
Applicants must be Ghanaian citizens residing in Ghana (dual U.S. citizens and National Service Personnel are not eligible), hold a 4-year bachelor's (for master's) or a master's (for doctorate) with a GPA of 3.5, and have a high prospect of study leave. Priority fields: AI, conflict negotiation, cyber security, disease prevention, health digitization, STEM, supply chain management and trade. Shortlisted candidates sit TOEFL and GRE/GMAT at the program's expense. Applications are made online via the IIE portal; only shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
- Level
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- United States
- Duration
- Up to 2 years of funding toward a master's or doctoral degree
- Difficulty
- Very high · about 10 weeks to prepare
Funding
Fully funded
- tuition
- stipend
- travel
- health insurance
Embassy page states the grant provides 'up to two years of funding toward a master's or doctoral degree in the United States' and that TOEFL/GRE/GMAT fees for finalists are covered. Itemised coverage is not listed on the Ghana page; Fulbright Foreign Student grants generally cover tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health benefits.
What you will need
- Essays
- Personal statement
- Academic transcripts
- Reference letters
- Language test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL)
Online IIE application with two essays: a Study Objective and a Personal Statement (each 1-2 pages, strict plagiarism policy). Letters of reference and degree results are referenced as key indicators but the number of letters is not stated on the embassy page (the IIE Fulbright application normally requires three). Test scores (TOEFL, GRE/GMAT) are taken after shortlisting and may be uploaded if already held.
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