Presidential West African Scholarship Initiative (PWASI)

• Scholarship for full-time on-campus study at a public tertiary institution in Ghana.
• Up to 4 years (undergraduate), 2 years (Masters) or 4 years (PhD).

2026/2027 cycle: the notice was published 3 June 2026 and lists no overall deadline. Nominating agencies had to email the National Endorsement Form by 30 August 2026. Participating universities had their own admission windows (for example University of Ghana closed 14 August 2026). Applications may now be closed; confirm on the Authority site.

How to apply

1. Apply for at least one full-time on-campus programme at a participating Ghanaian public tertiary institution, using that institution's admission portal.
2. Get proof of either a conditional admission offer, or an acknowledgement that your application was received and the application fee paid.
3. Submit your academic credentials, admission letter and supporting documents on the Ghana Scholarships Authority portal.
4. The Authority shortlists you and forwards your name to your country's nominating agency for nomination.

Documents you may need

• Proof of conditional admission offer, or acknowledgement of application and fee payment from a Ghanaian public tertiary institution
• Academic credentials
• Other supporting documents requested on the portal

Contact

Ghana Scholarships Authority, North Ridge, Accra (GES Council Building, behind Accra High School): 0302 907 051 / 0302 907 058, [email protected]

Official links

• Official PWASI 2026 notice
• Ghana Scholarships Authority application portal

Information checked against the official pages on 2026-10-08. Always confirm the current call on the official site before applying.