The ODA Scholarship supports academically exceptional students from financially constrained backgrounds. Choose your track below — requirements differ between undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.
Strong academic performance in SHS with proven aptitude in core subjects.
Demonstrated financial constraints that would otherwise prevent access to higher education.
Evidence of leadership potential, community involvement, and strong moral character.
📝 Entrance exams: Undergraduate applicants sit exams in Mathematics and one subject related to their major between January and June.
Judged from your transcripts and certificates.
Your family income, dependents, and circumstances.
Leadership or service beyond the classroom.
Please have the following ready before you start the application. All items are mandatory.
SHS 1 & 2 transcripts (if currently in SHS 3), or your WASSCE certificate (if a graduate) *
SHS testimonial letter *
Passport bio-data page *
CV *
Passport picture, white background *
Medical report *A copy of the required template will be sent to you separately.
Police report *
Please have the following ready before you start the application. All items are mandatory.
Preferred major *
Research proposal *
Study plan *
Two signed recommendation letters, from your university or workplace *
CV *
Transcript from your university *
Certificates *
Passport *
Police report confirming no criminal record *
Medical report, Chinese immigration template *A copy of the required template will be sent to you separately.
Please complete every field and upload each document listed above. All information provided must be accurate — false statements will result in disqualification.
Please complete every field and upload each document listed above. All information provided must be accurate — false statements will result in disqualification.