There are several Ghanaian Companies that offer scholarships to less privileged but brilliant Ghanaian citizens. Some of these scholarships are given out annually while others happen once in a while.
Also, the amount offered as scholarship and eligibility criteria that qualifies you for the scholarship varies from company to company.
The scholarships offered by these companies cut across almost all fields as well as levels of study. You can apply for as many scholarships as you want, however, some companies will reject your application if you’re already a beneficiary of another scholarship.
Below is a List of Scholarship Companies in Ghana
KNUST Kingdom Books and Stationery Bursary for Ghanaian Students in Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is a public university in Kumasi. It was established to provide advance knowledge in science and technology and to promote research, quality teaching, and entrepreneurship training.
Through the Kingdom Books Bursary Scheme, Kingdom Books and Stationery provides funding for underprivileged but intelligent students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. This scholarship is based on academic performance and only offered to students who are believed to have merited it.
The Bursary is hosted annually and 50 students will be chosen from the university and awarded the scholarship.
Kingdom Books and Stationery Ghana Limited Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship is which is available to only 50 students annually is disbursed in the following ratio
- 40% Books and Stationery
- 60% for Academy Facility User Fees (AFUF)
Eligibility Requirements for Kingdom Books and Stationery Ghana Limited Bursary Schemes
- The applicant must be a regular student of KNUST reading full-time programs in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th
- The applicant must have a CWA of at least Second Class Lower
- The applicant must provide proof of the need
- The applicant must not be a beneficiary of another scholarship at the time of application
Document Required for Kingdom Books and Stationery Ghana Limited Bursary Schemes
- Proof of need
- Awards and Certificate
- Copy of current Exams results
How to Apply for Kingdom Books and Stationery Ghana Scholarship
- Applicants are to download the Application forms from the KNUST Bursary site.
- The completed forms and all the other required documents should be sealed in an A4 Envelope with the credentials of the student printed on and submitted to the Office of the Dean of Students.
- Applicants should address the completed application forms and all required documents to:
The Assistant Registrar
Students Financial Services Office
KNUST-Kumasi
Unibank Ghana Limited
Unibank Ghana Limited is one of the leading private banks in Ghana. It was incorporated in 1997 as a financial service provider and it began offering banking services in 2001.
Unibank Ghana Limited Scholarships
Unibank Ghana Limited scholarships are open to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology students who are in their 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.
Eligibility Requirements For Unibank Ghana Limited Scholarships
- The applicant must be a regular student of KNUST reading full-time programs in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th
- The applicant must provide proof of the need
- The applicant must not be a beneficiary of another scholarship at the time of application
Document Required for Unibank Ghana Limited Scholarships
- Admission Letter
- Recommendation Letters
- Acceptance Letter
- WASSCE Certificate
- Awards and Certificates (If Any)
- Updated academic Transcripts
- Proof of need i.e a sheet explaining in details why they need financial support
How to Apply for Unibank Ghana Limited Scholarships
- Applicants are to download the application forms from Unibank official website
- Completed application forms attached with all the necessary documents should be sealed in an A4 envelope and sent by post to the Office of Dean of Students, KNUST.
- The applicant should boldly write their details on the envelope in the format below
Name
Reference Number
Programme
Current year
Mobile Number
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) was established in 1983 as a replacement for the Petroleum Department. It is charged with the licensing, exploration, and distribution of petroleum-related activities in Ghana.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation is tasked with several duties including the importation of crude oil and petroleum products for Ghana and the discovery of crude oil in the country’s territories. It is also tasked with the supply of adequate and reliable petroleum for the country.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Scholarships
Every year, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation offers scholarships to intelligent Ghanaian students undergoing undergraduate and graduate programs in Ghanaian Universities. These scholarships cut across every field of study and are targeted at less privileged individuals.
Although Ghana National Petroleum Corporation scholarships are targeted to most Ghanaians, applicants within the following categories are most considered for their scholarship awards.
- Undergraduates
- Degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM); Agricultural Sciences and Environment, Health &Sanitation.
- Women in Engineering
- Brilliant but less privileged students
- Physically Challenged
- Masters/Ph.D.:
- Oil and Gas related courses
- Special Education
Eligibility Requirements For GNPC Scholarships
- Applicant must be a Ghanaian citizen
- Applicant must not be over 35 years during the year of the application
- Applicant must be a student of any Ghanaian Public University pursuing an Undergraduate, Masters or Ph.D. degree program at the time of application
How to Apply For Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Scholarships
- To apply for the GNPC Scholarships, the applicant should fill and submit the GNPC scholarship form on the GNPC website.
- The applicants will also be required to upload certain documents depending on the type of scholarship they’re going for.
Documents Required
Undergraduate
- Admission letter
- WASSCE results
- Testimonial
- Birth certificate
- Passport picture
Postgraduate
- Admission letter
- Publication (if any)
- Passport picture
- Recommendation letters (academic and occupational)
- Certificates
Conclusion
Above, are the reputable companies in Ghana that offer scholarships to Ghanaian students studying in Ghanaian universities. Most of these scholarships are only open to students studying in public Ghanaian universities and some only last for a year.
