Hi! I'm a high school junior in Ghana looking to study abroad after graduation. Does anyone have advice or resources for finding international scholarships tailored for Ghanaian students? I'd love to hear about any experiences or suggestions you might have.
There are indeed several international scholarships for which Ghanaian students could be eligible. Your first step might be to identify the colleges and universities you'd like to apply to, in order to understand the specifics of their financial aid offerings for international students. There are colleges like Yale and MIT that offer very good financial aid packages to international students based on a demonstrated need. However, remember these colleges are also some of the most sought-after and require a strong academic and extracurricular profile.
Secondly, consider scholarships specifically designed for international students. The Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme is one such example. It offers scholarships to students from select developing countries, which include Ghana, for postgraduate study. Another is the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, which offers scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa to study undergraduate and graduate programs in the US and Africa.
Finally, you may want to look into government-sponsored scholarships. The UK government, for instance, has the Chevening Scholarships for international students to study master's degrees in the UK.
Remember to carefully check the eligibility criteria and application deadlines for each scholarship. The competition can be intense and preparing a strong application requires time and effort.
Best of luck in your scholarship search.
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