Applications for the 2026 scholarship are now closed. The information on this page is for reference only.
We will update this page with details for 2027 entry in autumn 2026.
This scholarship gives you £10,000 off your tuition fees. International students in Ghana applying for any 1 year in person MSc at the University of Southampton can apply for this scholarship. It is offered in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.
Eligibility
To get this scholarship you must:
have an offer to study an eligible postgraduate course
have a Ghanaian passport
be a permanent resident of Ghana
have met the University's English language requirements by the scholarship deadline
meet your programme requirements by 30 June
be willing to act as an ambassador for UK Higher Education, by promoting the value of studying at a UK University and a scholarship advocate
be willing to demonstrate future contribution to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduation
We determine residency as where you have been living for a 3-year period or longer before the start of the course.
This does not include where you are living for study purposes, if it is somewhere different from your place of permanent residency.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship:
1. apply to study for an eligible master's degree at the University of Southampton
2. complete the scholarship expression of interest form by 30 April 2026, 5pm (UK time)
