These scholarships fund master's and doctoral study. Many expect a strong first degree, and some also require work experience, a nomination from a national agency, or an admission offer from a university.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Chevening)
UK government scholarships for one-year master's degrees at UK universities, for future leaders from Chevening-eligible countries, including Ghana.
Reported deadline:
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
Funded master's study in the UK for candidates from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, including Ghana. Applicants must be nominated by a national nominating agency.
Reported deadline:
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
European Union (Erasmus+)
EU-funded scholarships for integrated master's programmes delivered by consortia of universities in two or more European countries. Open to students worldwide.
No confirmed deadline
Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge
Full-cost scholarships for outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.
No confirmed deadline
Rhodes Trust
Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for outstanding young people from West African countries, including Ghana.
Reported deadline: (passed)
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Postgraduate scholarships (Honours or Master's) at South African universities for young African leaders, combined with a leadership development programme.
Reported deadline: (passed)
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
Government of Hungary (Tempus Public Foundation)
Hungarian government scholarships for bachelor's, master's and doctoral study in Hungary for students from partner countries. Ghana is reported to be a partner country.
Reported deadline: (passed)
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.