VISION
To ensure that financial need is not a barrier to equal access to quality education for bright but needy students.
MISSION
The SFAO supports the mission of the University to develop world-class human resources with capabilities to meet national development needs, and its aspirations to significantly reduce or eliminate financial barriers that might prohibit or inhibit students' access to the University of Ghana.
We will provide financial assistance to students who, without such assistance, may not be able to readily access or meet educational and other expenditure at the University.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
We shall make the scholarship and financial aid process not cumbersome but transparent, and credible. We will ensure that assistance is provided in an effective, timely, fair, and equitable manner to all who qualify. Encourage the University to create work-study programmes and opportunities for students. Aggressively engage sustainable fund-raising efforts, activities, and programmes. Encourage the establishment of scholarships schemes by individuals and organizations.
AID INFORMATION
The application process for UG financial aid commences in November of each year for all University of Ghana students. The awards are made by the end of the second semester, to come into effect the following academic year.
SOURCES OF FUNDS
Sources of funds for the U.G. Students Financial Aid include:
University of Ghana Funds
Corporate Bodies
Churches
Non-Governmental Organizations
Alumni
Students
Individuals
* There are other scholarships available which will be published whenever they are due.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to qualify to apply for and receive financial aid from the University of Ghana, a student must meet all the following requirements:
Be a Ghanaian citizen
Be enrolled as a regular student in full time programme of study
Be able to demonstrate financial need
Be brilliant, and
Be making excellent academic progress as determined by the University.
If you are unsure about any of the items stated above, please contact the Students Financial Aid Office.