Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships for Ghanaian Students in 2025 – Apply Now Before the Deadline

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | May 7 | Top 10 Fully Funded Scholarships for Ghanaian Students in 2025 – Apply Now Before the Deadline

Looking for fully funded Ghana scholarships in 2025? Discover 10 top opportunities for SHS graduates and tertiary students. Apply now before the deadlines!

 Are you a student or parent searching for funding for university or study abroad in 2025? You’re in the right place! Each year, thousands of brilliant Ghanaian students miss out on life-changing scholarships—not because they’re unqualified, but because they didn’t know where or how to apply.

In this expertly researched guide, we’ve curated the Top 10 fully funded scholarships available to Ghanaian students in 2025, with links, requirements, and pro tips on how to stand out.

🌍 1. Mastercard Foundation Scholarship—KNUST & Ashesi University

• Level: Undergraduate

• Coverage: Tuition, accommodation, stipend, laptop

• Deadline: March 31, 2025

• Apply: Ashesi Mastercard Application

✅ For brilliant but financially disadvantaged students.

🎓 2. Ghana Scholarship Secretariat Local Tertiary Awards

• Level: Undergraduate & postgraduate (local universities)

• Coverage: Tuition only

• Deadline: June 2025

• Apply: www.scholarshipgh.com

💡 Applicants must be registered in a Ghanaian tertiary institution.

✈️ 3. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

• Level: Master’s

• Coverage: Full tuition, living stipend, return flight

• Deadline: November 5, 2025

• Apply: www.chevening.org

🌟 For students with leadership potential looking to study in the UK.

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🇨🇳 4. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) – MOE

• Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD

• Coverage: Full tuition, housing, monthly allowance

• Deadline: April 2025

• Apply via Embassy or online: www.campuschina.org

🇨🇦 5. Lester B. Pearson Scholarship – University of Toronto

• Level: Undergraduate

• Coverage: Tuition, books, incidental fees, accommodation

• Deadline: October 2025

• Apply: Pearson Scholarship Site

💼 6. MTN Bright Scholarship (Ghana)

• Level: Undergraduate

• Coverage: Tuition, accommodation, book allowance

• Deadline: May 31, 2025

• Apply: scholarship.mtn.com.gh

🇩🇪 7. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

• Level: Master’s & PhD

• Coverage: Full tuition, health insurance, living allowance

• Deadline: Varies per university

• Apply: www.daad.de

🎯 8. GETFund Scholarships (Ghana)

• Level: Local & foreign postgraduate programs

• Coverage: Tuition only

• Deadline: Usually in August

• Apply: getfund.gov.gh

🇺🇸 9. US Fulbright Program

• Level: Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD)

• Coverage: Full funding + travel + monthly stipend

• Deadline: April 2025

• Apply: fulbrightghana.com

🧑‍🎓 10. Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme (STEM Fields)

• Level: Undergraduate & Master’s (STEM fields only)

• Coverage: Tuition, living costs, travel

• Deadline: To be announced

• Apply: tullowgroup.com

📑 Bonus: Pro Tips for Winning a Scholarship

• 📝 Tailor your personal statement to each scholarship’s focus

• 🧑‍🏫 Secure strong recommendation letters

• 📅 Apply early and double-check all required documents

• 📸 Use a professional passport picture

• 🧠 Research the program and host country beforehand

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Prospective students can also check out the Admission Deadlines for Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as their Entry Requirements before Applying.

They can also check the institutions’ cut off pointsandHow to Applyto the various Tertiary Institutions in Ghana as well as the institutions’ Fees Schedulesfor any particular Semester or Year.

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