Scholarships
School fees and study support for SHS leavers, students and graduates, in Ghana and abroad.
7 opportunities open · 1 closing in 30 days
GETFund Local Scholarship 2026/27
Ghana Education Trust FundGhana
Deadline: 27 November 2026
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has opened its local scholarship portal for the 2026/27 academic year. Ghanaian students admitted to accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana can apply for support towards their studies. Apply through the official GETFund scholarships portal before the deadline, and prepare your admission letter and academic records ahead of time.
View opportunityMastercard Foundation Scholars, CMU-Africa
Carnegie Mellon University AfricaRwanda
Deadline: 15 January 2027
Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, is admitting students to its master's programmes in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering Artificial Intelligence, with Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for talented African students who face financial barriers. Apply early: applications submitted by the early deadline, 15 December 2026, qualify for coverage of the required competency test fees. The final deadline is 15 January 2027.
View opportunityWomen in DeFi Summit Laptop Scholarship
Women in DeFiGlobal
No deadline stated
Provision of a free workstation laptop along with direct tech mentor tracking. Eligibility: Aspiring female Web3, block engineering, or DeFi developers globally. Prepare: Motivation Statement, Proof of learning track, Identification. Application deadline: Rolling review (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGeneral Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation Scholarship
General Ibrahim Attahiru FoundationAfrica
No deadline stated
Full academic tuition sponsorship combined with comprehensive living stipends. Eligibility: Bright, high-performing young students of Nigerian nationality. Prepare: Admission Letter, Transcripts, State of Origin ID, References. Application deadline: October 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMicsion Global Scholarship & Fellowship
Micsion GlobalGlobal
No deadline stated
Direct non-restricted financial academic scholarship grant of $1,000. Eligibility: High-performing undergraduate or postgraduate students worldwide. Prepare: Current Transcripts, Statement of Purpose, Two Reference Letters. Application deadline: October 1, 2026 (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityGrooming Endowment Trust (GET) Scholarship
Grooming Endowment Trust (GET)Africa
No deadline stated
Full scholarship coverage (comprising tuition, housing, and stipends). Eligibility: Exceptional high-performing undergraduates inside Nigerian universities. Prepare: University Admission Letter, Transcripts, Proof of financial need. Application deadline: Varies by session (as listed in the 2026/2027 Global and Regional Opportunities Directory). Always confirm the current status on the official application page before applying.
View opportunityMastercard Foundation Scholars Program, University of Cambridge 2026/27
Mastercard Foundation / University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom
No deadline stated
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge for the 2026/27 academic year. The programme supports talented African students, in particular those facing financial barriers, to pursue full-time postgraduate study at Cambridge, with a focus on climate resilience and sustainability. You apply for your Cambridge course first, and scholarship consideration is built into that application.
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