50+ USA Scholarships for Ghanaian Students 2024/2025

Are you looking for scholarships to study in USA for Ghanaian students? There are a number of universities, local and international organizations supporting Ghanaian students to study on scholarship in the United States of America. They are scholarships for undergraduate, Masters and PhD studies for Ghanaians who which to study in the US.

On that note, we have compiled over 50 USA scholarships for Ghanaian students. No matter your level of education, there is a scholarship in the US available for you. This page will be updated frequently to bring you the latest scholarships in USA available to Ghanaian students in 2024/2025. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference and updates.

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MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

The vision of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars program is to educate and develop bright yet economically marginalized young people in Africa and developing countries who have a demonstrated “give-back” ethos and who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.

It will transition promising young people from beneficiaries to benefactors, preparing them with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa.

The Scholarship Program is anticipated to benefit 15,000 young people within 8 to 10 years. The following US universities are partnering with MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships for students from Africa and developing countries.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Wellesley College

As part of the Scholars Program, Wellesley will provide nine (9) African women with comprehensive support that includes scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and internship opportunities for undergraduate studies. Scholars at Wellesley will build experiences, values, and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy, and that enable them to give back to their communities and home countries. The students will arrive in groups of three students each year.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Previous Application Deadline: September to around January/February

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Wellesley College.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Stanford University

The MasterCard Foundation education initiative at Stanford University USA will provide comprehensive support to 20 talented but economically disadvantaged students from Africa over the next eight years to gain scholarships in USA. The Scholars Program will support five (5) undergraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa each year.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Previous Application Deadline: September to around January/February

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Stanford University.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU)

Arizona State University welcomed 10 undergraduate students from seven African nations in 2012, as the first class of MasterCard Foundation Scholars to begin studies at ASU. As part of this program, ASU will receive $27.5 million over the next seven years to provide academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students from Africa, who are committed to giving back to their communities and countries, with access to high-quality education. The program will ultimately support 120 scholars at ASU.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Previous Application Deadline: admission application: 01 January; scholarship deadline: February 01

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at University of California, Berkeley

At University of California Berkeley, the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program will provide holistic support to 113 students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. The scholars will pursue both undergraduate and professional master’s degrees.

Level of Study: Undergraduate and Master’s degree

Previous Application Deadline: For undergraduate: 30^th November

For masters: falls between 1 December and 8 January

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at University of California, Berkeley.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University (MSU)

The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The university will receive $45 million in funding from the foundation to support 185 scholars throughout the nine-year program, which includes 100four-year undergraduates and 85 master’s degree students.

Level of Study: Undergraduate and Master’s degree

Previous Application Deadline: 15 February

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University

The inaugural class of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University represents the intellect and energy of the youth of Sub-Saharan Africa. With a financial commitment of $13.5 million from The MasterCard Foundation, Duke University will educate seven (7) classes of five (5) students from Sub-Saharan Africa — a total of 35 students — over the next 10 years to achieve scholarships in USA.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Previous Application Deadline: January

For more formation, visit the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University.

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Foreign Fulbright Student Program

The Fulbright Program are scholarships for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree. The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.  The grant covers tuition fee, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.

Level of Study: Master’s and PhD degree in fields including interdisciplinary ones except medical degree program or clinical medical research.

Previous Application Deadline: varies by country.

For more information, visit the Fulbright Students Program.

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships for International Students -USA

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a non-degree program for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and the Fellows’ home countries.

Level of Study: Fellowship for professionals

Previous Application Deadline: Embassies and Commissions must submit their nominations to the Institute of International Education office in Washington, DC by October 1. The deadlines for applicants vary by country.

Scholarship page for African countries and Non-African countries

Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship for Women- in Partnership with Google

The Zawadi Africa Education Fund is a program designed to provide undergraduate scholarships to academically gifted girls/ women from disadvantaged backgrounds from Africa to pursue higher education in the USA, Uganda, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and/or ICT

Application Deadline: Varies

For more information, visit Zawadi Africa Education Fund Undergraduate Scholarship.

MMMF Scholarship for Women from Developing Countries in US & Canada

The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) provides grants to women from developing countries to help further their education and strengthen their leadership skills to improve the lives of women and children in developing countries. The MMMF awards grants are approximately $12,000 each.

Eligible applicants are women from developing countries currently enrolled at accredited universities in the US or Canada.

Level of Study: Master’s degree

Application starts from October 15th until January 9th.

For more information, visit Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund.

Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship

Two annual awards to encourage MSU African students to enhance their studies and make a contribution to the development of their country. Women are strongly urged to apply.

The Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship can make at least two awards annually of up to $1,000.  The number of awards made and actual award amounts depend on the quality of proposals and the resources available in the fiscal year in which funds are proposed for expenditure.

AAUW International Fellowship for Women

American Association of University Women – AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by September 30, (previous year) and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application.

The scholarship is worth $18,000 for Masters, 20,000 for PhD and $30,000 for Postdoctoral students.

Level of study: Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral degree

Previous Application deadline: from 1 August to December 1

For more information, visit the AAUW International Fellowships.

Harambe Fletcher Scholarships for African Students USA

The Harambe Fletcher Scholarship is a full-tuition award for young African entrepreneurial leaders wishing to pursue a master program at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, starting in September.

Eligible Field of Study

• Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD)
• A two-year, highly flexible, interdisciplinary, professional degree in international affairs
• Master of International Business (MIB)
• A two-year hybrid international business/international affairs degree program

Application Deadline

Candidates must complete online HEA Application by December 30

Candidates must complete online Fletcher School Application by January 10

For more information, visit the Harambe Fletcher Scholarship.

Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarships, USA

The Microsoft Research Graduate Women’s Scholarship is a one-year scholarship program for outstanding women graduate students and is designed to help increase the number of women pursuing a PhD.

Level of Study: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics departments

Previous Application deadline: from August 14 to October 16

For more information, visit Microsoft Research Graduate Scholarship.

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships

BAM is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation.

This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years.

Level of Study: Undergraduate

Application Deadline:  8th March 2019

For more information, visit Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships.

Boustany Foundation – MBA Harvard Scholarship programs

The Boustany Foundation recognizes the importance of helping people evolve and leave a positive impact on the world.  In order to achieve the above, the Foundation grants various Scholarships to exceptional and meriting individuals.

Level of study: MBA

Previous Application Deadline: 31 May (Offered every two years)

For more information, visit the Boustany Foundation – MBA Havard Scholarship.

Borlaug Fellowship Program for Developing Countries

The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship Program (Borlaug Fellowship Program) helps developing countries strengthen sustainable agricultural practices by providing scientific training and collaborative research opportunities to visiting researchers, policymakers, and university faculty.

Level of study: Masters in Agricultural Science and Technology

For more information, visit Borlaug Fellowship Program.

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Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations

The Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded Fellowship is offered for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing country whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.

Level of study: Postdoctorate degrees in anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, sociology.

For more information, visit the Campbell Foundation.

African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship Fund by Global Partners in Care

As part of its mission to expand the availability of hospice and palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, Global Partners in Care formally FHSSA, in partnership with the African Palliative Care Association, created the African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship in 2010.

Level of study: Training for Social Workers and Nurses

For more information, visit the African Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship.

PEO International Peace Scholarships for Women

The PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program of Women helping women reach for the stars. The fund provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.

Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees

For more information, visit the PEO International Peace Scholarship.

Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women From Developing Countries in USA

The International Peace Research Association Foundation (IPRA), USA invites applications for the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship for Women from Developing Countries in Peace and Development Studies every two year.

The Fellowships provide $5,000 per year for two years for both women, for a total of $10,000 each

Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees

For more information, visit the Dorothy Marchus Senesh Fellowship.

Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarship in Nursing & Emergency Medical Service

The Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships recognize the outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments of students who are enrolled in regionally accredited community college programs in registered nursing, respiratory care or emergency medical services.

Phi Theta Kappa annually awards up to 20 scholarships of $2,500 each, totaling $50,000 in scholarships each year.

Level of study: Undergraduate an Masters degree

For more information, visit the Frank Lanza Memorial Scholarships.

AAHPM Scholarship in USA for Physicians from Developing Countries

The Developing Countries Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries to attend the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and HPNA Annual Assembly in Vancouver.

Level of study: AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly

For more information, visit the AAHPM Scholarship.

The Immigration Journalism Fellowship in USA for International Students

With the generous support of the Ford Foundation, the French-American Foundation in 2011 launched the Immigration Journalism Fellowship. The fellowship is open to experienced journalists of any nationality and with an interest in questions of immigration and integration. The Fellowship equips journalists with up to $10,000 each to produce immigration and integration reporting of the highest quality.

Level of study: Graduate

For more information, visit the Immigration Journalism Fellowship.

University of Houston – Victoria International Student Cultural Scholarship

The University of Houston – Victoria is offering the International Student Cultural Scholarship to incoming/current undergraduate and Postgraduate (Masters) students of international visa status.

For more information, visit the International Student Cultural Scholarship.

EDSF Scholarship for full-time students in Document Management and Graphic Communications

The Electronic Document Scholarship Foundation – EDSF scholarship program was initiated in 1999 to recognize and support the next generation of professionals for the Document Management and Graphic Communication industry. EDSF scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are committed to pursuing a career in the Document Management and Graphic Communications marketplace.

For more information, visit the EDSF scholarship.

Gus Archie Undergraduate Scholarships- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Foundation

The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Archie Fund of the Society of Petroleum Engineers – SPE – Foundation and each year, awards an outstanding student who plans to enter a university and pursue undergraduate degree in Petroleum Engineering.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the Gus Archie Undergraduate Scholarship.

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities to Study in USA or Canada

Google Lime Scholarship is offered for Students with Disabilities to study Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering in USA or Canada at Undergraduate, Graduate or PhD Level

Level of study: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees

For more information, visit the Google Lime Scholarship.

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships for Women in Africa, Europe and the Middle East

Google offers The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for women in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to study in the field of computing and technology for Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

Level of study: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD degrees

For more information, visit the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.

Internet Scholarship Program by U.S. Bank- USA

U.S. Bank offers high school and undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for one of its 40 $1,000 scholarship position annually. The U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program is available to high school seniors and college undergraduates.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program.

Fellowships in International Human Rights in UK and US

Human Rights Watch, the international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization, invites applications for its fellowship program.

The fellowship is for recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.

Level of study: Masters degree

For more information, visit the Human Rights Watch Fellowship.

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS)

The American University – AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) is offered for International Undergraduate Students.

Preference for the AU EGL scholarship will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship.

American University Merit Scholarships

American University’s merit awards for international students are partial, not full, scholarships. They are highly competitive and based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills in English, leadership, volunteerism, and community service. Scholarships ranged from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$25,000 per academic year. They are renewable for all four years of study based on successful continued academic performance.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the American University Merit Scholarships.

Visiting Scholarship for International Law Students at University of California, Berkeley

The Center for the Study of Law and Society invites applications for visiting scholars for each year. The Center fosters empirical research and theoretical analysis concerning legal institutions, legal processes, legal change, and the social consequences of law. Closely linked to the School of Law, CSLS creates a multidisciplinary milieu with a faculty of distinguished socio-legal scholars in sociology of law, political science, criminal justice studies, law and economics, legal history, law and psychology, and legal and social philosophy, along with visiting socio-legal scholars from the United States and around the world.

Level of study: Graduate

For more information, visit the Visiting Scholarships for International Students.

International Merit Scholarship at Iowa State University

Iowa State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student population. The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to well-rounded students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

Level of study: undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the International Merit Scholarship.

ESTU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship

The International Students Academic Merit Scholarship is open to new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree at East Tennessee State University –ETSU USA. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered.

You must apply to be a student at ETSU before applying for the Merit Scholarship.

Level of study: undergraduate and graduate degrees

For more information, visit the ESTU International Students Academic Merit Scholarship.

Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships

International students are eligible for need-based and merit-based financial aid offered by Colby-Sawyer College. The merit-based scholarships – Founder scholarship, Presidential Scholarship etc – increase based on academic ability and range up to $24,000 per year. Academic Scholarships are automatically granted based on a student’s grade point average (GPA) or equivalent letter and number grades from the student’s Secondary School Transcript or College/ University Transcripts, if applicable. The college does not meet full financial need.

Level of study: undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships.

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38. IUPUI Scholarships

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) USA offers several undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students. All scholarships require full-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters.

Level of study: undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the IUPUI Scholarships.

African Presidential Scholars Program at University of Michigan USA

The African Presidential Scholars Program offers early career faculty from Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and Uganda the opportunity to collaborate with faculty and students at the University of Michigan during residencies of two to six months.

Level of study: Masters degree

Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund for Graduate Students

The Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund at University of Michigan, USA is designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity through scholarships to foreign graduate students (from developing countries) in need.

Level of study: Masters in Social Sciences, Humanities, Medicine, Public Health, Public Policy, Nursing and Environmental Sciences

For more information, visit the Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund.

George and Nancy Axinn International Scholarship Fund- Michigan State University

Professors George and Nancy Axinn endowed this scholarship to support graduate students who wish to pursue careers in international development. Preference is given to international students.

Level of study: Masters and PhD degrees

For more information, visit the George and Nancy Axinn International Scholarship.

International Guest Scholarships for Medical Student at American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

Level of study: Graduate

For more information, visit the ACS International Guest Scholarships.

IIS Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

The Institute of International Studies (IIS) at UC Berkeley seek to award a series of merit scholarships of up to $2000 each to support undergraduate research in any area on international studies. The Institute of International Studies promotes interdisciplinary research in international, comparative, and policy studies on the Berkeley campus of the University of California.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the IIS Undergraduate Merit Scholarships.

Global Scholars Program at Clark University Scholarships

Clark University offers the Global Scholars Program which is open to High school students who are NOT permanent residents or citizens of the United States, as well as U.S. citizens/permanent residents who reside overseas and will complete their entire secondary school education outside the U.S. A scholarship of no less than $15,000 (($60,000 for four years contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal) and a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following the sophomore or junior year is included with the award.

Level of study: Undergraduate

For more information, visit the Global Scholars Program.

Illinois Wesleyan University International Student Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are offered to qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores on the required entrance exams. These scholarships in USA undergraduate awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years. In some instances, additional help is provided through student loans and campus employment.

In addition, two full-tuition President’s International Student Scholarships are offered. These scholarships are awarded each year to two highly qualified international students in assessing their talents, interests and academic achievements. Each full-tuition scholarship is renewable for up to four years of study at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the Illinois Wesleyan University International Student Scholarship.

Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program at Michigan State University

The Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship award is intended to encourage MSU African students (woman are strongly urged to apply) to study at MSU and in turn make a contribution to the development of their country. At least two awards can be made annually. The number of awards made and actual award amounts depend on the quality of proposals and the resources available in the fiscal year in which funds are proposed for expenditure.

Level of study: Undergraduate and graduate degree

For more information, visit the Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship.

Other international scholarships at Michigan State University

For a list of other scholarships for international students at Michigan State University, visit the scholarship page

New York University Wagner Scholarships

These scholarships are offered to a limited number of admitted students each application cycle, including all NYU Wagner degree programs and international students.  Awards are based solely on the strength of the application and the contributions the Graduate Admissions Committee believe the applicant can make to the NYU Wagner community.

All international postgraduate student applicants at NYU Wagner are automatically considered for all merit-based scholarships, as the University gives equal consideration to scholarship applicants from within the United States and abroad. The awards are partial to full tuition scholarships including the Robert F. Wagner Scholarship which includes a $20,000 annual stipend.

For more information, visit the New York University Wagner Scholarships.

International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Tuition Scholarships at Oregon University

The ICSP scholarship awards 10-20 new competitive scholarships to international students each year. Scholarships apply to tuition only and range from $9,000-$27,000 per year. The ICSP scholarship has a cultural service component which requires students to give presentations about their home country to children, community organizations, and UO students, faculty and staff. ICSP scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and the ability to make presentations to diverse groups of people. ICSP scholarships are renewable.

Applicants may be new or current UO international undergraduate students.

Level of study: Undergraduate degree

For more information, visit the ICSP scholarship.