University of Cape Coast Scholarship is given to support Needy but brilliant Ghanaian students with limited finances. This is administered by the universities Financial Support Office.
University of Cape Coast Scholarship Details.
Application Timeline : The application process commences in March of each year.
Eligible Countries : Open to only Ghanaians.
Program Type : Undergraduate, Master’s and PHD (Full time regular or distance).
Host Institution : University of Cape Coast.
Fields of Study : All programs offered at he university.
Host Country : Ghana, West Africa.
The University of Cape Coast does not want a lack of funding to stop any student from his/her professional growth. In actualizing its vision and mission statements within the contexts of the core values, Student Finance Support Office (StuFSO) shall seek to create a financial environment that will enable Needy-but-brilliant students of the University of Cape Coast to complete their studies successfully. From an initial student enrolment of 155 in 1963, the University of Cape Coast now has a total student population of 74, 720 The breakdown is as follows: 18949 regular undergraduate students, 1445 sandwich undergraduate students, 1014 regular postgraduate students, 2773 sandwich postgraduate students 48989 distance undergraduate students and 1540 postgraduate distance students. The University admitted a total of 24723 students into its various programs for the 2016/2017 academic year.
University of Cape Coast Scholarship Eligibility
Interested applicants must satisfy the following conditions to apply;
1 . Must be a Ghanaian by birth.
2 . Be enrolled as a student of the University of Cape Coast on full-time regular program or any of the University’s distance program.
3 . Be able to demonstrate financial need and must be ready to supply any documentary evidence for decision making.
4 . Must not be a beneficiary of another scholarship scheme.
5 . Must be brilliant as determined by the University.
6 . Must complete an application form by providing the right information.
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Scholarship Requirement.
1 . Minimum CGPA Requirement is 2.5.
2 . Applicant must have an institutional email address.
3 . Undergraduate applicant must complete the first academic year.
The following supporting documents are required;
1 . Scanned copy of one of the following identification cards. (NHIS Card or National Identification Card or Voters ID and Passport).
2 . Scanned copy of death certificate in case of death of parent.
University of Cape Coast Faculties.
College of Humanities and Legal Studies.
1 . Faculty of Arts
2 . Faculty of Law
3 . Faculty of Social Sciences
4 . School for Development Studies
5 . School of Business
6 . School of Economics
College of Education Studies.
1 . Faculty of Educational Foundations
2 . Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education
3 . Faculty of Science and Technology Education
4 . School of Educational Development and Outreach
College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences.
1 . School of Agriculture
2 . School of Biological Sciences
3 . School of Physical Sciences
College of Health and Allied Sciences.
1 . School of Allied Health Sciences
2 . School of Medical Sciences
3 . School of Nursing and Midwifery
4 . School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Scholarship Value and Duration.
The Financial Support at the University is in the form of a full scholarship, partial scholarship, provision of accommodation, fee arrangements and, on-campus work-study or part-time job opportunities for students.
The form of scholarship will be given based on the availability of funds. Successful applicants will be officially notified with a letter stating the scholarship benefits.
Duration: University Of Cape Coast scholarship is valid through out the duration of the applicant program provided the required academic performance and conduct are met.
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How to apply.
Interested Students applying for Student Financial Support will be required to apply online. You may be asked for further information/clarification if corrections are needed or if information/response on your application is not clear.
Applicants may direct all their questions and queries to the Students’ Financial Support Office on : 0362196721 or through email studentfinsupport@ucc.edu.gh .
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