Here are six generous Ghana scholarships to study abroad:
– West African Research Association (WARA) Fellowship: This fellowship offers funding for graduate students who want to study in West African nations like Ghana. The WARA Pre-Doctoral Fellowship pays for a summer of research in West Africa, covering travel expenses up to $2,500 and living expenses up to $3,500.
– Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program: This program prefers to send students to non-traditional locations like Ghana for foreign study. Awards are worth up to $5,000 and are given to students who are financially needy, studying the sciences, or are minorities.
– Boren Awards: The Boren Awards program offers scholarships for undergraduates and fellowships for graduate students to study in Ghana. Awards range from $20,000 for scholarships to $30,000 for fellowships.
– School for International Training (SIT) Scholarships: SIT offers various scholarships, including the SIT Fund scholarships, which are distributed based on financial need. Other scholarships, like the HBCU Scholarships and the Sally Bragg Baker Scholarship, are also available.
– USAC General Scholarship for Non-Consortium Students: This scholarship is reserved for students who participate in a USAC program but do not attend a member school. Awards vary in amount.
– GETFund Scholarship: The Ghana Education Trust Fund offers scholarships for Ghanaian students to study abroad for their postgraduate degrees. The application period typically opens in July.
