University of Ghana Educational Pathways International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

E.P.I Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Educational Pathways International (EPI)
Country to Study in: Ghana

Scholarship Description
The University of Ghana is accepting applications for the award of Scholarships from the Educational Pathways International (E.P.I) Scholarships Scheme for all eligible students.

The Educational Pathways International is managed by the Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) of the University of Ghana. The scholarships are designed for high achievers (Gifted Student) who are from areas of need.

The University encourages all eligible candidates to apply for this EPI scholarship scheme. Students are expected to be residents of Ghana, and must be academically excellent. If you are unsure about any of the criteria stated, please contact the Students Financial Aid Office.

Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:

1. are a Level 100 student.
2. reside in an impoverished part of the country.
3. attended a less endowed school (GES approved)
4. are able to demonstrate limited family income and/or insufficient funds to cover most or all educational related expenses.
5. have the will to succeed (determination, perseverance and success in other pursuits).
6. obtained an aggregate of 11 or better at the WASSCE.
7. are a Level 200 continuing student with CGPA of 3.5 (limited slot) or a female Level 300 or above continuing student with CGPA of 3.7 (limited slot)
8. confirm that you are not currently receiving support through any other scholarship program and pledge not to accept any other scholarship while in the EPI program.
9. are upon graduation, willing to work for a minimum of two years in Ghana.
10. will during non-school periods, work in a company as an internship or do community service within Ghana
11. are a gifted child

Eligible groups
Residents of Ghana

Participating Institutions
University of Ghana, Legon; Ghana

Fields of study
All courses of study offered at the university are eligible

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
This is a FULL scholarship - it will be awarded for four (4) years as long as excellent academic standards of at least a B CGPA continue to be met

Scholarship benefits
The Scholarship will cover tuition, books, as well as room and board, and a little extra

Method of Application
Submit a completed 2018 scholarship application and the required essays. You will also be required to submit documentations as listed on the official website.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information

DEADLINES:
Deadline for the submission of the applications is Thursday September 20 2018.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Students Financial Aid Office (SFAO) was necessitated by the increasing number of applications and requests from students for financial assistance. Financial aid is available to Ghanaian students and is intended to remove the cost barriers that may prevent one from pursuing one’s educational goals.

The University of Ghana was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast on the recommendation of the Asquith Commission, on Higher Education in the then British colonies. The University College was founded for the purpose of providing for and promoting university education, learning and research.

Application Deadline: 20 September 2018
Open to International students: No (ONLY Ghanaians)

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Related: SFAO Scholarships / Financial Aid at University of Ghana