The UK government is providing exciting scholarships to students through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). They are recruiting through the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat. The slots are available to Ghanaian students who are willing to go and undertake a master’s program in the UK and return with the aim contributing to the growth of Ghana.
Subject Areas:
- Science and technology for development
- Strengthening health systems and capacity
- Promoting global prosperity
- Strengthening global peace, security and government
- Strengthening resilience and response to crises
- Access, inclusion and opportunity
Award Standards:
- You should be a Ghanaian citizen living in Ghana
- Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a first or second class honors
- Candidates are expected to have gained admission into a UK higher education institution
- Females are highly encouraged to apply
- The full eligibility requirements for candidates are available at here
Steps To Apply For The Scholarships Offered By The UK Government
- Those who meet the above stated prerequisites should submit their applications through the CSC’s online system by Tuesday, 15th October, 2024
- If you need extra guidance for this application, use this link
- In addition to explicitly stating your intended subject of study, you have to bring original academic transcripts and other pertinent documentation on the day of the interview, which will be announced to shortlisted candidates.
- Medical officers working for the government should have official approval from the Ministry of Health’s Director of Manpower.
- Candidates who are already serving in government establishments are to channel their applications through the Head off their organization
- After the online submission, prospects are to hand in a hard copy of the application with the relevant documents stated below:
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- Certified copies of university records (Certificate & transcripts)
- A study plan
- One (1) recent passport size photo
- A copy of your National Service Certificate
- A copy of your birth certificate
In addition to the under listed documents, prospects are required to write a formal application letter to the Registrar of Scholarships with the address:
THE REGISTRAR
GHANA SHOLARSHIPS SECETARIAT
P.O. BOX M. 75
ACCRA
NB: All the hardcopies of the aforementioned documents together with the letter must reach the secretariat by 11th November, 2024
Furthermore, if you wish to submit your documentation in person, it is allowed. You can locate the office within the Ghana Education Service Council Secretariat building which shares boundary with Accra High School, North Ridge.
