Final-year students in Ghana looking for National Service opportunities for the 2026/2027 academic year can now apply for graduate internship positions with the Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC) Project at the University of Ghana.
The internship programme offers a chance for prospective National Service personnel to gain practical work experience while contributing to climate resilience, sustainability research, and green development initiatives across West Africa.
About the Africa Climate Collaborative Project
The Africa Climate Collaborative (ACC) Project at the University of Ghana is a climate resilience and sustainability initiative focused on research, capacity building, and youth empowerment.
The project seeks to equip young people with the skills and experience needed to support climate-resilient development, advance sustainability solutions, and promote green economic growth across the region.
Particular attention is given to empowering women, refugees and displaced youth, and persons with disabilities
Available National Service Opportunities At University of Ghana
Applications are invited from final-year undergraduate students from accredited universities in Ghana who have registered for National Service and possess academic backgrounds in any of the following areas:
- Data Analytics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Geography
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Finance
- Accounting
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Languages
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Communications
- Journalism
- Website Management
- Social Media Content Creation and Management
Requirements
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A genuine interest in climate change and sustainability
The programme strongly encourages applications from the following groups:
- Female students
- Persons with disabilities
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Applicants from less-endowed communities
- Young people aged 18–35
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Required Application Documents
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
- Application letter (maximum one page) explaining why you should be considered
- Academic transcript
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copy of Student ID card
The PDF document should be saved using the applicant’s full name.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application via email to: accapplications@ug.edu.gh
Use: Graduate Intern Application 2026/2027 as the subject line of your email.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a brief interaction as part of the selection process.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is: 26th June, 2026
Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges.