8 open · updated today · what Ghanaian applicants usually need
Every listing below links to its official source and shows when we last checked it. Local awards come first; open ones from abroad that accept applicants from Ghana follow.
Six-week leadership institute at a US university in summer 2027 for Sub-Saharan Africans aged 25-35 who are already leading in business, civic life or public service.
Full scholarship for African students taking an honours, coursework master's or health-sciences PG diploma at the University of Cape Town from 2027.
Two-year non-residential leadership fellowship for mid-career women agricultural scientists in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Egypt and Morocco.
Remote apprenticeship for young West Africans in monitoring & evaluation, research and impact tech, with M&E courses; 15 places, starts Feb 2027.
German-funded scholarships for Sub-Saharan African graduates to take selected development-related master's degrees at partner universities across Africa.
12-month paid placement in the executive office of the AfDB, UNECA or ITC for experienced African professionals under 40 with a master's degree.
Apply to ALU in Kigali for January 2027; admitted students with financial need can be considered for full Mastercard Foundation scholarships or ALU tuition grants.
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WASSCE results (index number, year, grades), degree class or CGPA for postgraduate, CV and statement, 2–3 references.
From the Requirements Matrix, with sources. Each scholarship’s own list always wins.