Andrew W. Mellon Foundation PhD Scholarship at University of Ghana 2019-2020

Published: 26 Jul 2019 2,439 views

The University of Ghana received funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of New York, USA, to implement a project titled “Enhancing Doctoral Training in the Humanities” at University of Ghana from the 2019-2020 academic year. 

Currently, the university is accepting applications from eligible PhD students who wish to benefit from the Andrew Mellon scholarship by studying at the University of Ghana.

The purpose of the project is to support doctoral training in the Humanities. Languages (including English, Linguistics, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Kiswahili and Russian); Arts (including Philosophy and Classics, Archaeology and Heritage Studies, the Study of Religions and History); Performing Arts (including Dance, Music and Theatre Arts); African Studies Thus University is inviting application from suitably qualified candidates.

University of Ghana PhD Scholarship

University of Ghana PhD Scholarship Courses

• African Studies
• Arabic
• Archaeology and Heritage Studies
• Chinese
• English Language Programmes
• French
• Kiswahili
• Linguistics
• Performing Arts
• Philosophy and Classics Arts
• Religions and History
• Russian
• Spanish

Requirements for University of Ghana PhD Scholarship

1. Should hold an MPhil Degree in any of the disciplines listed above, or in a related field.
2. Should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate commitment to pursue an academic career.

MPhil students who have submitted their theses are encouraged to apply.

Application Documents

1. A Completed Application Form. Forms can be downloaded by clicking on this link:
2. An offer of admission from the Graduate School, University of Ghana, to pursue a PhD Degree.
3. An applicant without an offer of admission from the University of Ghana can still apply; however, the award will be disbursed only when the awardee has received admission to University of Ghana.
4. An updated CV
5. Names and contact details of three referees.
6. Certified copies of First Degree and MPhil certificates.
7. PhD research proposal of not more than 3 pages clearly outlining the background, objectives, scope and methodology.
8. A work plan and a budget attached as separate sheets.

Application Deadline

How to Apply