About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary Programme 2026/2027, offering fully funded bursaries to young people in Ghana who face financial and other barriers to accessing tertiary education. The programme is implemented by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana Chapter under the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme.
The bursary supports students pursuing STEM-related programmes at selected partner Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Ghana.
Eligibility
Applicants must: Have completed WASSCE or Certificate II . Qualify for tertiary education.
Demonstrate financial need. Be between 15 and 25 years old at the time of application.
Be from any of Ghana’s 16 regions . Have already gained admission into one of FAWE Ghana’s partner institutions.
Demonstrate commitment to giving back to their communities through service and development. Information provided during the application, including household and living conditions, may be verified.
Partner Institutions Applicants must have admission into one of the following institutions: Accra Technical University Bolgatanga Technical University Cape Coast Technical University Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University Ho Technical University Koforidua Technical University Kumasi Technical University Sunyani Technical University Takoradi Technical University Tamale Technical University University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED) Bursary Benefits A total of 200 fully funded bursaries are available for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The allocation includes: 80% of bursaries reserved for female applicants 20% reserved for male applicants 5–15% allocated to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Opportunities for young people with refugee or internally displaced person (IDP) status Successful beneficiaries will receive support for either a 3-year Higher National Diploma (HND) or a 2-year Diploma programme in STEM-related fields. Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is particularly targeted at brilliant but marginalized young people who have gained admission to an eligible institution but face financial barriers to continuing their education. Female applicants, Persons with Disabilities, refugees and internally displaced young people are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application steps
Interested and eligible applicants should complete the online application form: Apply for the FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary For additional programme information, visit FAWE Ghana’s official programme page
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- Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: Advertisement Have completed WASSCE or Certificate II
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