Studying abroad has been a very useful experience for students anticipating learning in a different environment, a total of 18,214 Ghanaian students are estimated to study abroad at the tertiary level in 2020, the highest number since 2010. Recently, Ghanaians have been applying to study abroad in incredible numbers as almost every student desire to study abroad to expose themselves to diverse culture and perspective. Additionally, others pursue higher education overseas for several reasons including the belief that by living in a foreign country you’ll constantly be challenged in new and exciting ways, and you’ll be able to learn more about yourself to be self-reliant.

There is a growing demand for Ghanaian seeking educators in countries throughout the world with the United States of America, Canada, India, Australia, and the United Kingdom being the most sought-after destination for studies. In the most recent academic year 2021-2022, the number of Ghanaians studying in US colleges and universities increased by approximately 16% according to the 2022 Door report. The United Kingdom has the third-highest number of African students from Ghana.

In response to the growing demand of students wanting to study abroad, agencies such as “IES Study Tours” have emerged to assist the student in finding a suitable study destination. These agencies help with getting scholarships abroad for those who need financial support to study overseas.

For students to stand a chance of gaining a scholarship at a notable institution, they must meet several requirements. Some of these include very good grades and high test scores with a GPA that falls in the first class or a strong upper class, an indication of one’s well-roundedness by providing proof of him/her participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering in their community. More so, having a favorable recommendation letter can improve your chances of getting a scholarship, particularly when it comes from someone in an authoritative position who has known you for a while now. It is important that you prepare your scholarship application carefully and ensure that you have included all necessary documents, such as essays or tests, that the specific scholarship organization may require.

Companies such as MPOWER Financing, Ascent Student Loans, Discover Student Loans, Prodigy Finance, and Wells Fargo also provide students with international student loans to finish their degree.

As they say, the early bird catches the worm, everyone can study abroad. You just need to acknowledge that and prepare yourself for the chance.