2026 Fully Funded Scholarships in USA for Ghanaian Students (No IELTS Required)
Published: December 7, 2025 | Deadlines start this month – don’t miss out!
Every year more than 40 top American universities offer 100% fully funded scholarships to Ghanaian and African students – tuition, housing, flights, books, health insurance and monthly stipend all covered.
Best news for 2026: Over 70% of them now accept Duolingo English Test (only ₵250 and taken from home) or completely waive IELTS/TOEFL.
Top 12 Fully Funded Scholarships Open to Ghanaians Right Now
| Scholarship | University / Partner | Level | Deadline | Value | IELTS? | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastercard Foundation Scholars | Stanford, ASU, Michigan, Wellesley etc. | Bachelor/Masters | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 | Full + up to $3,000/month | No (Duolingo OK) | Apply Here |
| Knight-Hennessy Scholars | Stanford University | Masters/PhD | Oct 2026 (prepare now) | Up to $55,000/year | Waived | Apply Here |
| Fulbright Foreign Student | Multiple US universities | Masters/PhD | May 2026 (Ghana) | Full funding | Sometimes waived | Apply Here |
| AAUW International Fellowship | Any US university | Masters/PhD | 1 Dec 2025 | $20,000–$50,000 | No | Apply Here |
How to Apply from Ghana Today
- Take Duolingo English Test online → englishtest.duolingo.com
- Prepare passport, WAEC, transcripts, 2 recommendation letters
- Write one strong motivation letter (template available on request)
Start with Mastercard Foundation and Fulbright – they award the highest number of Ghanaians every single year.
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