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Lancaster University Ghana Scholarships for Ghanaian Undergraduate Students
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Lancaster University Ghana (LUG) is the first UK-owned university to have its own campus in sub-Saharan Africa. As a global leader in international university rankings, Lancaster University is among the best schools in the UK. Currently, its Ghana campus offers several scholarships for Ghanaian undergraduate students.
Scholarships for Africans has listed these scholarship opportunities with the esteemed university below. So, read on to check out which one will suit your needs best.
## Undergraduate Scholarships Available at Lancaster University Ghana
Lancaster University Ghana’s official logo **\| Photo credit: [Lancaster University Ghana’s website](https://study.lancaster.edu.gh/)**
### Financial Aid Scholarship at LUG
Lancaster will only consider aspiring African scholars with limited family income or insufficient funds for educational fees. To be considered, applicants must have two As and one B or better in five subjects.
### Academic Merit Scholarship
To qualify for a spot at the university, undergraduate students must have four As and one B or better in five subjects in WAEC or at least four As in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and two As in A-Levels for direct entry.
Lancaster University Ghana’s official logo \| **[Photo credit: Lancaster University Ghana’s website](https://study.lancaster.edu.gh/)**
### Lancaster University Ghana Direct Scholarship
Lancaster University Ghana has been partnering with numerous high schools across the country in order to support more incoming undergraduate students. Scholarships for Ghanaians to study at the university will cover 10-15% of the learners’ tuition fees.
### Innovation & Creativity Scholarship
Hopeful undergrads need to make an essay that demonstrates their innovation or creativity in high school. On another note, they can also write about ideas for innovation and creativity that they aim to showcase during their time at Lancaster.
As a global leader in international university rankings, Lancaster University is among the best schools in the UK. **\| Photo by [Godisable Jacob](https://www.pexels.com/@godisable-jacob-226636?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels) from [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/shallow-focus-photography-of-two-women-in-academic-dress-on-flight-of-stairs-901964/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)**
### Sibling Scholarship
LUG presents an automatic 10% tuition fee reduction when a sibling (brother or sister) of an existing student within the institution.
### Stewardship / Community Service Scholarship
Candidates must write an essay that describes their previous experience in stewardship or community service in their high school or community. Furthermore, applicants may also detail their plans of exhibiting stewardship or community service during their time at LUG.
Photo credits: LUG’s Facebook page
### Marketing Scholarship
Ghanaian undergraduate students who have enrolled in LUG and its Marketing program are welcome to apply for this scholarship. As a requirement, the applicants must submit a 100-word essay on why they want to study Marketing.
### Change Scholarship
For this scholarship, aspiring African scholars must submit an essay about their personal plans to make a positive impact on the community or the world after they graduate with a degree from Lancaster University Ghana.
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## Eligibility of Students at Lancaster University Ghana
Ghanaian undergraduate students are eligible for LUG’s scholarships if they meet the test scores requirement, conditions, and submit other necessary documents on time. For more specific details on each scholarship type, interested Ghanaians may directly contact Lancaster University Ghana via their [website](https://study.lancaster.edu.gh/about-us/contact-us/) or email them at [admissions@lancaster.edu.gh](mailto:admissions@lancaster.edu.gh).
Photo credits: [LUG’s Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/lancasteruniversityghana)
## How to Apply for a Scholarship
In order to start the application process, interested students must submit a completed [Scholarship Application Form](https://study.lancaster.edu.gh/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LUG-Scholarship-Form-2021-Online.pdf) along with all financial aid supporting documents (for Financial Aid applicants). Additionally, they must provide other documents requested by the university.
### Lancaster University Ghana Scholarship – Financial and supporting documents
Any of the documents listed below, which are able to serve as sufficient proof of financial need, can be provided:
• Payslip/Payroll records of Parents or Guardians
• Recent school receipts of siblings or Parents’/Guardians’ Dependents
• Death Certificates of Parents
• Bank statements of Parents/ Guardians
• SSNIT contribution of Parents/Guardians
### Sports Scholarships and supporting documents
• Regional, National, and International sporting certificates
• Testimonials from the previous school, detailing the individual’s sporting abilities
### Other Documents for all categories
• High School/ Secondary School Exam Certificates Transcripts
• Transcripts
• A 500-word essay that details the applicants’ academic and career goals. It should also include how their studies will contribute to these professional goals. Moreover, candidates should also include reasons why they feel they should be considered for this scholarship.
• Letters of recommendation
_Note: Applicants may be asked for additional information if the information provided is unclear._
The next step will be an interview of short-listed applicants. If a candidate’s application is successful, they will receive notification of their award.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Willing to study in Ghana
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Lancaster University Ghana Scholarships for Ghanaian Undergraduate Students?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Ghana for the duration of the programme.
Is the Lancaster University Ghana Scholarships for Ghanaian Undergraduate Students fully funded?+
Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.