University of Ghana Undergraduate Scholarships 2023/2024
Applications are invited from interested and suitably students for the 2023/2024 University of Ghana Scholarships. The UG Sponsorship Award is open for both new applicants and those renewing their applications.
You are required to read the eligibility page, download the appropriate form and submit a completed application form with all the supporting documentation to the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO). It is important that you respond fully to all the questions on the form that are applicable to you. You may be asked for additional information if corrections are needed or if any information/response on your application is not clear.
The next step is an interview with shortlisted applicants. If your application is successful, you will receive written notification from the SFAO describing the kind of financial aid that you have been awarded. The award would be credited to your student account at the University of Ghana.
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FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
The University of Ghana Students Financial Aid Office has opened the 2023/2024 UG Sponsorship. This scholarship seeks to provide financial support (tuition fees) to needy and brilliant regular Main Campus Undergraduate students of the University of Ghana.
How to Apply for UG Scholarship
- You are required to visit the UG website: http://www.ug.edu.gh.Â
- Click on: Admission; then Financial Aid/ UG Scholarship.
- Read the eligibility criteria and complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM with the required essays. In addition, applicants are required to PRINT OUT A HARDCOPY of the PREVIEW of the COMPLETED ONLINE FORM with all the Relevant Supporting Documentation and submit it to the Students Financial Aid Office on or before the deadline.
Supporting documents include a copy of your Admission letter, Proof of registration, academic records (WASSCE grades/ Transcripts), letters of recommendation, Birth Certificates of siblings, supporting need documents and, any other documents that you believe will assist in the processing of your application.
University of Ghana Scholarship Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
1. Are a Regular student of the University of Ghana
2. Are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.
3. Have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits).
4. Obtained an aggregate of 20 or better at the WASSCE and a continuing student with CGPA of 2.5 or better.
FINANCIAL AID FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
- Official pay slip or payroll record of parents/guardians or the applicant.
- Recent school receipts/ bills of siblings of school going age.
- Tax return receipts– IRS, VAT, tabletop hawking receipts, etc.
- Birth Certificates (of siblings).
- Death Certificate or Burial permit (in case of death of a parent).
- Pension letter for retired parents/guardians.
- Bank Statements / Ghana Cocoa Board Farmers Association Passbook.
- SSNIT contribution statements.
- Money transfer receipts.
- National Health Insurance receipts (showing premium paid).
- Evidence of other dependents of parents/guardians.
- Any other supporting documents that you believe will assist in the processing, of your application.
