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UCC Student Financial Support Office (StuFSO) General Bursary and Donor Schemes

University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Scholarship overview

The Student Financial Support Office (StuFSO) runs the University of Cape Coast's bursaries and donor-funded scholarships. Its stated mission is that no admitted student should leave UCC for lack of money. It handles each call from application to payment.

The main scheme is the General Bursary, which has a main call and a supplementary call each academic year. The office also manages four donor schemes, shown on its Awardees page as Building Tomorrow, CoDE, GNPC and the Secretariat Scholarship. The office also lists calls that are open to students of any study mode (regular, sandwich, distance or part-time), though each call sets its own rules.

StuFSO reports that it has made 2,610 awards to 1,933 students, worth GH₵ 6,589,255 in total. Awards are decided by standing committees and not by a single desk. One application is used to match a student to the funds they qualify for.

How recipients are selected

  • The office checks your details and supporting documents.
  • Applications are reviewed on verified need and eligibility.
  • Standing award committees review and approve every grant.
  • The General Bursary Main 2026/2027 call listed an interview as required.
  • You see the outcome in the student portal under My Applications, with a reason where relevant.

Award Information

  • You must be a registered UCC student with an active programme.
  • Each call sets its own rules. Study mode, department and a minimum CGPA may apply.
  • The General Bursary Main 2026/2027 call was open to all students, in any study mode and any department.
  • You must not hold another active application for the same academic year.
  • You must be able to describe your financial need and provide supporting documents.
  • Some donor schemes have extra conditions. Use the 'Check my eligibility' tool in the portal to see why you qualify or not.
  • Awards are paid toward fees and upkeep. If awarded, support is paid to your verified account.
  • Amounts are not fixed on the public pages and depend on the call.

No call was open when checked (8 October 2026). The latest call, General Bursary Main 2026/2027, ran 6 July to 31 July 2026 on its call page, while the Open calls list shows it as closed on 1 September 2026. Calls typically open around March, but exact dates are confirmed with each call.

How to apply

  1. Set up your MyUCC account on the students' portal (portal.ucc.edu.gh) and choose a password to activate it.
  2. Check the Open calls page on the StuFSO site for a call that is open.
  3. Sign in and confirm your details from the university record.
  4. Describe your family or financial background and say what support you need this year.
  5. Write a short personal statement.
  6. Add a referee and upload your supporting documents.
  7. Review the form, accept the declaration and submit before the call deadline. You can apply only once per call, and it cannot be undone after you confirm.

Documents you may need

  • Student or National ID, or passport (clear photo or PDF)
  • Proof of registration as a current UCC student
  • Latest results or transcript, where the call requires it
  • Referee name and email
  • Evidence of financial need
  • Indigene proof, only if applying as a Cape Coast indigene

Contact

[email protected]; +233 (0)3321 32440; C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre, University of Cape Coast, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

Official links

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

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