The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat announces a remarkable opportunity for qualified Ghanaians through the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarships, provided by the Government of Australia. These scholarships aim to nurture the next generation of global leaders by supporting them in pursuing Master’s-level education in leading Australian universities.
These awards are targeted at individuals with strong intellectual capabilities who are expected to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s national development goals upon completion of their studies.
Focus Areas of Study
The scholarships are open for Master’s degree programs in the following priority disciplines:
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Agriculture and Food Security
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Climate Change
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Foreign Policy and International Security
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Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion
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Mining Engineering
Scholarship Benefits
Selected scholars will receive a comprehensive package that includes:
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Full tuition coverage
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Return airfare
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A fixed allowance and living expenses throughout the duration of the study
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Health insurance
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Additional academic support
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Fieldwork allowance (where applicable)
Who Is Eligible?
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be a citizen of Ghana
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Possess an undergraduate degree that matches the standard of an Australian undergraduate degree
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Be at least 25 years old by 1st February 2026
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Have a minimum of five years of relevant postgraduate work experience
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Be currently employed at the time of application
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Must not have previously received a long-term Australia Award
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Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online through the OASIS platform. Applicants are required to upload necessary documents including:
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Passport
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Undergraduate degree certificate and transcript
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Employer’s referee report
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Academic referee report
Need More Information?
For further details or clarification, interested candidates can contact:
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Visit the official website: http://scholarships.gov.gh/?p=989
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Call the Secretariat: 0302 907 058 / 0302 907 051
Application Deadline
All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 30th April, 2025 no later than 11:59 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) GMT +10 hours. Submissions made after the deadline will not be considered.
Important Notice
Applicants should be aware that all services provided by the Scholarships Secretariat are entirely free of charge. No individual, group, or third-party organization has been authorized to act on behalf of the Secretariat in assisting applicants.
ALEX KWAKU ASAFO–AGYEI
Registrar of Scholarships
