20 Masters Scholarships for Ghanaian Students Abroad

Find a detailed list of scholarships for postgraduate programs, financial aid for Masters, student fellowships, Masters grants, and more. We have carefully arranged a list of Master’s scholarships for Ghanaian students abroad to study in various countries across the world.

These scholarship programs are designed to sponsor, support, and help ameliorate certain burdening expenditures associated with abroad study. The scholarships listed here are specifically packaged for students from Ghana and other international students who may also want to benefit from the masters’ scholarships. Some of the scholarship programs offer fully-funded support while some others offer well-meaning partial funding.

Carefully surf through our exhaustive list of masters scholarships for Ghanaian students abroad and check what fields and subjects that are covered by the Master degree scholarships available for Ghanaian students.

Masters Scholarships for Ghanaian Students Abroad

Below are some masters scholarships for Ghanaian students to study abroad:

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SUSDEV Masters Scholarships 2024 for students from developing countries- KU Leuven

The SusDev Masters Scholarships have been specially designed to fund and empower students who desire to make milestone impacts in their communities.

This scholarship trains these students and equips them with the leadership skills, knowledge and methodologies required to address inter-related socio-ecological challenges militating the smooth running of sustainable developments.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This program is predominantly hosted in Belgium. It is specifically available to Ghanaian nationals and may also be open to other developing countries in Africa and around the world.

Level/Field of study:

This is a scholarship opportunity available to master’s students only. No field of study is specified.

Worth of scholarship:

This scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship as it covers all related expenses.

Please kindly follow this link to the scholarship website to apply for the scholarship.

Official Scholarship Link

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Science @ Leuven Masters Scholarships for 2024 for International students

Applications are currently ongoing for the Science@Leuven Scholarship 2024 for International students in Belgium. The scholarship is designed for Ghanaians and other international students pursuing their master’s degree programme in the universities.

Scholarship worth:

The scholarship is worth up to 10,000 Euro for one year. Kindly read more about this scholarship here.

Official Scholarship Link

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Hasselt University Masters Scholarship Programme 2024 for students from developing countries

The Hasselt University Masters Scholarship programme is one of the numerous masters’ scholarships for Ghanaian students abroad. It is one of VLIR-UOS scholarship programmes available to Ghanaian students and may be available to other developing countries in Africa too.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is hosted and taken in Belgium. Students resident in Ghana and other developing countries in Africa and around the world can apply for this opportunity.

Level:

Only masters students can apply for this opportunity.

Worth of scholarship:

This scholarship covers:

• Accommodation and family allowance of about 1150 Euros every month.
• Several one-time payments
• Insurance, international travel and tuition fee

Please kindly apply for this scholarship in the institution’s official site below.

Official Scholarship Link

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Trent University’s International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards in Canada, 2024

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This is one of the masters’ scholarships for Ghanaian students abroad. It is provided by Trent University Canada. It is open to students from every part of the world. Including students from Ghana.

Level/Field of Study:

This scholarship is available to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students in all subjects offered by Trent University.

Scholarship worth:

The scholarship is a Partial Funding ranging from $2,000 to $22,000 each academic year.

Official Scholarship Link

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Graduate Fellowships 2022

The Graduate Fellowships is offered by the Simon Fraser University. Simon Fraser University, commonly referred to as SFU, is a public research university in British Columbia, Canada with campuses in Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey.

Level/Field of study:

It is available to Masters and Doctoral students in the field of Any subject offered in the University.

Scholarship worth:

This is a Fully- Funded scholarship and it is worth $6,500.

Click the link below for more information and apply.

Official Scholarship Link

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University of Alberta Scholarships 2022

This is one of the many tuition-free sponsorship opportunities available to international students especially students of Ghanaian origin to further their education in Canada in all postgraduate level.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

The scholarship is provided by the University of Alberta Canada and is available to Ghanaian students and other international students.

Level/Field of study:

This scholarship is available to Masters and Ph. D. degree students in all subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship worth:

The value is Partial Funding of $17,000 for 12 months and non-instructional fees.

Official Scholarship Link

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The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Scholarships

The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant, 2024 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degree in the field of Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking).

Host/Eligible Nationality:

The scholarship is hosted in Canada by Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation and it is available to Ghanaian students and other international students.

Field of study:

It is available to students in the field of Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking).

Scholarship worth:

This scholarship is a Partially Funded programme and is worth CAD $15,000 to CAD $18,000.

Official Scholarship Link

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Anhui Government Scholarships for International Students in China, 2022

Applications have been invited for the Anhui Government Scholarships for International Students in China, 2024. This is another top-paying Masters scholarship for Ghanaian students abroad.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is hosted in China, and it is open to international students. Students from the Ghana are eligible.

Field of study:

It is offered for Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. degree in any course offered by the chosen university.

Worth of Scholarship:

The scholarship covers:

• 50,000 YUAN/year  (Doctoral)
• 20,000 YUAN/year  (Bachelors)
• 30,000 Yuan//year  (Masters)

Official Scholarship Link

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Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarships in China, 2022

Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarships in China, 2024 is offered for High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, a Ph.D. degree in the field of Courses offered at the University.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is provided by the Government of China. The scholarship is open to all nationals including students from Ghana.

Field of study:

No particular field of study is specified

Scholarship worth:

The worth of this scholarship is Partial Funding. It covers an amount up to RMB 30000 depending on the course taken.

N/B: The applications for Sichuan Provincial Government Scholarships in China, are accepted between January and June every year.

Official Scholarship Link

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Gordon Signy Fellowships 2024

Gordon Signy Fellowships 20 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., Post Doc degree in the field of Pathology. Gordon Signy Fellowship is another Master scholarship for Ghanaian students to study abroad.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is provided by the World Association of pathology and laboratory medicine. Students from Ghana are eligible to apply.

Field of study:

It is offered in the field of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Scholarship worth:

It is worth $5,000 for the whole program.

Official Scholarship Link

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Laval University’s Hydro-Québec admission scholarship in Canada, 2022

Host/Eligible Nationality:

The scholarship is provided by Laval University Canada and is available to international students. Students from Ghana are eligible to apply.

Level/Field of Study:

This scholarship is available to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Diploma degree students in selected courses offered at the University.

Scholarship worth:

This is a Partially Funded programme ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.

Official Scholarship Link

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Confucius Institute Scholarship at East China Normal University in China, 2022

Confucius Institute Scholarship at East China Normal University in China, 2024 is offered for Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D., Diploma, Training & Short courses degree in Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is provided by Confucius Institute, offered at the East China Normal University in China. It is open for non-Chinese citizens. Students fom Ghana are eligible.

Scholarship worth:

The worth is Full Funding, Full Tuition fee + accommodations + expenses + medical insurance.

Official Scholarship Link

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The government of Ireland (Masters & PhD) Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2024 for study in Ireland (Fully Funded)

The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Education and Skills and managed by the Council. It is unique in the Irish research landscape and complements other channels for funding postgraduate education in the Irish eco-system.

Hosted/Eligible Nationality:

This programme is a masters programme, hosted and taken in Ireland and it is open to international students. Students from Ghana are eligible to apply.

Scholarship worth:

• A stipend of €10,000 per annum
• A contribution to fees, including non-EU fees, up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum
• Eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum

Official Scholarship Link

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Rotary Yoneyama Foundation Undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships for International Students 2022

Another masters scholarships for Ghanaian students abroad is the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation. Rotary Clubs in Japan through the Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation is offering scholarships for overseas students to undertake undergraduate, masters and doctoral studies at a Japanese university or graduate school.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This is a master scholarship for Ghanaian students taken at the Japanese Universities and Graduate Schools. It is open to students from Ghana and other international students.

Field of study:

No particular field is specified

Worth of Scholarship:

• Undergraduates: 100,000 yen per month
• Masters students: 140,000 yen per month
• Doctoral students: 140,000 yen per month

Official Scholarship Link

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Thailand International Postgraduate Scholarship and Training Program 2022

As part of bilateral and triangular development cooperation projects, the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) offers over 700 training fellowships and 70 postgraduate scholarships for government officials from developing countries around the world through Annual International Training Course (AITC) and Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP).

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This is a master’s program that is to be taken in Thailand and it is available to students from Ghana and other Countries.

Fields of Study:

Students whose course of study relates to the following can apply: Food Security, Climate Change, Public Health, other topics related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and “Sufficiency Economy Philosophy” or SEP

Worth of scholarship:

Successful candidates will be offered an award which covers:

• Return economy class airfare
• Accommodation allowance
• Living allowance
• Book allowance
• Thesis allowance
• Settlement allowance
• Insurance
• Airport meeting service

Official Scholarship Link

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership Scholarships in Canada, 2022

The Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership is awarding several about 10 scholarships to students wanting to pursue a master’s degree in sustainable energy development in a University of Canada.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

The scholarship is another master’s scholarship for Ghanaian students in Canada provided by Global Sustainable Electricity Partnerships.

Scholarship worth:

The value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Up to $23,000 per year. This scholarship is open for citizens from developing countries.

Official Scholarship Link

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York University’s VISTA Masters Scholarships Canada, 2022

Host/Eligible Nationality:

Hosted in Canada

Level/Field of study:

This scholarship is available to Master’s degree students in all subjects offered at the University. The scholarship is provided by York University.

Scholarship worth:

The value is Partial Funding of CAD 10,000 every year for two years.

It is open to students from every part of the world. The deadline for applying varies according to the period of application.

Official Scholarship Link

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CKU Leuven Masters Scholarships 2024 for students from developing Countries

Applications have been invited by the Katholieke University for students residing and nationalizing in Ghana and other developing countries. This is in effort to foster and advance sustainable development in their country of origin. This scholarship is usually available to only 12 participants yearly and lasts  for a period of 1 to 2 years.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

It is hosted and taken at the Katholieke University Belgium. Students who are residents and nationals of Ghana are eligible to apply. Other developing countries may also be eligible.

Level:

This scholarship is only available to masters students.

Worth of scholarship:

This is a fully-funded scholarship as it covers the full duration of the programme.

Kindly visit the institution’s official website to apply

Official Scholarship Link

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Flemish Ministry of Education Scholarships, University of Antwerp

The Flemish Ministry of Education Scholarships, provided and offered by the University of Antwerp, Belgium. It is a Master Mind program hosted by Belgium and made available to international students which also aims to promote Flanders and Brussels as a top study destination. Be it as it may, prospective students and applicants must have a good knowledge of the English language and a high standard of academic performance.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is one of the Belgium masters sponsorship programmes available to Ghanaian students and other international students who are already enrolled in a preparatory program in order to start a Master program in September 2024.

Level/Field of study:

The scholarship is open to study at the master level and is available for master’s degree in all subject area.

Scholarship Award:

The scholarship is worth € 8.000 per academic year

Please kindly follow the link below to apply

Official Scholarship Link

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Master Mind Scholarship for International students, Vrije Universiteit Brussel Belgium, 2022

Applications are currently open for the 2024 Master Mind Scholarships Fellowship Programme for Excellent Students. It is a scholarship programme offered by the Flemish government aiming to promote the internationalisation of the Flemish higher education.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

It is hosted in Belgium. Ghanaian students are very eligible to apply. Also, students from some other developing countries around the world may be eligible to apply too.

Level:

This programme is only available master students.

Worth of scholarship:

This scholarship covers:

• The tuition fee which is limited to amount paid by Flemish scholarship student and for the duration of the programme.

Please kindly use the link below to visit the institution’s official website for more information

Official Scholarship Link

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VLIR-OUS Masters (ICP) and Training Scholarships 2024 by Belgium government for African and developing countries

VLIR-UOS offers masters scholarships to students from Ghana and other developing countries in Africa and around the world so they can pursue a training and master’s programme in Belgium.

Annually, VLIR-UOS awards about 150-180 scholarships to fresh master’s students and about 70 scholarships to training participants.These scholarships have been known to cover all related expenses. The master’s programmes which normally last for about one to two academic years have been designed to focus on specific problems and real needs of developing countries.

The programmes are designed to empower the students to share and apply the acquired knowledge in their home institution and country.

Host/Eligible Nationality:

This scholarship is hosted in Belgium by the VLIR-UOS commission in collaboration with other host universities. The VLIR-UOS masters and trainig scholarship is open to residents and nationals of Ghana. This one is particularly for you. And you don’t want to let it slip off your hands.

Worth of scholarship:

The VLIR-UOS master’s scholarships and training scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship. It covers all related expenses.

Please kindly follow this Official Scholarship Link to apply for your desired scholarship. This link leads you to the VLIR-UOS website where you can access and complete the scholarship application form.

Official Scholarship Link

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VLIR-UOS Oceans and Lakes masters Scholarship programme 2024 for developing countries

The Ocean and Lakes Scholarship Programme is an educational sponsorship programme offered by a network of three universities in Belgium; Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB, Free University of Brussel), Universiteit Antwerp (University of Antwerp) and Universiteit Gent (University of Ghent).

These network of universities provide their students with the basic and core knowledge needed to foster scientific research and management of maritime and lacustrine systems. The program employs a multifaceted approach that addresses physical, chemical, geological, ecological, and societal aspects and as well as nature and sustainable development.

The major goal for this programme is to enable students and candidates from Ghana and other developing countries build capacity, amass knowledge and also gain the necessary experiences required for sustainable development in their home countries.

Host/Eligible Nationality: 

VLIR-UOS scholarships are usually hosted by a network of universities in Belgium in collaboration with the Belgian government. This scholarship opportunity is specifically available to Ghanaian students and may also be available to other developing countries in Africa and around the world.

Level/Field of study:

The program is not for students who are yet to pursue or are currently pursuing an undergraduate programme. It is for those who have already acquired a Bachelors degree and are set to pursue a masters programme. This programme is a master’s level programme.

Worth of scholarship:

This programme is an all-expense paid programme. It covers the full expenses of the student within the time of the programme.

Kindly follow this link to the scholarship website to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Link

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