UG-Tullow Tertiary Scholarship at University of Ghana

In order to qualify and/or be eligible to apply to the University of Ghana-Tullow (UG-Tullow) Scholarship, a student must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen (indigenes from the Western Region are particularly encouraged to apply).

2. Be able to demonstrate financial need.

3. Obtained a WASSCE aggregate of 19 or better or a continuing student with CGPA of 3.0 and above.

4. Be of a good conduct (i.e. not have any past or pending disciplinary action taken against them).

5. Awardees should be in good academic standing (i.e., to be in good academic standing, awardees would have to maintain a CGPA of at

   least 3.0).

6. meet the standard University of Ghana admission requirements for a full-time regular undergraduate and postgraduate programme.

The UG-Tullow award is a full scholarship which covers tuition, stipend/subsistence/health insurance, modest subsidy for equipment (Laptop computer) and accommodation for students pursuing 4 years undergraduate programmes and 1 year master’s programmes (but in exceptional circumstances may also include 2 years M.Phil programmes). The award recipients are expected to maintain excellent academic standards of at least a B average or 3.0 CGPA in order to be in good standing to keep the Scholarship.

Applications for the UG-Tullow Tertiary Scholarship Scheme must be submitted online at via email

Remember to attach the required essays, a copy of your academic records (WASSCE grades for undergraduate and academic transcripts for graduate applicants) letters of recommendation and supporting financial need documents.

Applicants must simultaneously submit applications for admission into the relevant programme at University of Ghana. Please visit our website for more information about the application process.