Ghanaian students earn $9.2 million in U.S. scholarships, break enrollment record
Ghanaian students have secured approximately $9.2 million in scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year, gaining admission to over 680 higher education institutions across all 50 U.S. states, according to the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Ghana also ranked 18th among the top 25 countries sending students to the United States for the second consecutive year.
The 2024 Open Doors Report, published annually by the IIE, highlighted a record-breaking 9,394 Ghanaian students pursuing studies in the U.S., representing a remarkable 45.2% increase.
Graduate enrollment saw a 54% rise, with 6,337 Ghanaians attending graduate programs, placing Ghana as the ninth-largest source of graduate students globally.
The U.S. Embassy noted that international students in the U.S. surpassed 1.1 million, with STEM fields, particularly mathematics and computer science, remaining the most popular areas of study.
To support prospective students, the EducationUSA network, managed by the U.S. Department of State, provides guidance on applying to U.S. universities.
Advising centers in Accra and Kumasi, along with a new center set to open in Osu in late November, aim to expand accessibility for Ghanaians seeking higher education opportunities abroad.
