The Ghana Scholarships Authority has announced new scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students to pursue degree programmes at six universities in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made through an official press release on September 25, 2026. Eligible applicants must be Ghanaian citizens residing in Ghana, hold a valid passport, and possess a genuine birth certificate. The scholarships cover programmes ranging from Medicine and Engineering to Islamic Economics and Architecture.
Six universities are participating in the scheme: the University of Taif, the University of Madinah, the University of Jazan, the University of Najran, the University of Tabuk, and Fahad Bin Sultan University. Students admitted under the scholarship can pursue studies in Technology Management, Business Management, Islamic Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Technology, Medicine, Education, and Architecture. The Ghana Scholarships Authority regularly coordinates scholarship placements at universities abroad on behalf of the government.
To be eligible, candidates must be Ghanaian citizens currently residing in Ghana. They are also required to possess a genuine birth certificate and a valid passport. Applicants are directed to submit their applications through the online portal at studyinsaudi.sa/en. The authority urged prospective candidates to read through all eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions carefully before completing their applications.
The Ghana Scholarships Authority operates under the mandate of transforming Ghana through education. The authority's scholarship programme aims to provide opportunities for Ghanaian students to pursue higher education abroad. The programme is open to qualified candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.
The application process for the scholarship is online, and candidates are required to submit their applications through the designated portal. The Ghana Scholarships Authority will review applications and select candidates for the scholarship. Successful candidates will be notified and provided with further instructions.
This scholarship opportunity is not the first of its kind. Earlier, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, recognised six of the constituency's highest-performing WASSCE candidates with MacBooks and full scholarships. The six students, drawn from across the North Tongu district in the Volta Region, were celebrated for outstanding results in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
The scholarship opportunities at Saudi universities are a significant development for Ghanaian students. Interested applicants can now apply for the scholarship through the online portal. The Ghana Scholarships Authority's initiative aims to provide opportunities for Ghanaian students to pursue higher education abroad and gain valuable skills and knowledge.
Key points
- Eligible applicants must be Ghanaian citizens residing in Ghana and hold a valid passport and birth certificate.
- The scholarships cover programmes ranging from Medicine and Engineering to Islamic Economics and Architecture.
- Six universities in Saudi Arabia are participating in the scholarship scheme.
