FAWE & Mastercard Foundation Announce 200 Fully Funded STEM Bursaries for 2025/2026 — 80% Reserved for Young Women

A life-changing opportunity has opened for hundreds of young Ghanaians as the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, officially launches applications for the Second Cohort of the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase II Bursary Program for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The program, which has already transformed the lives of many marginalized youth, will this year provide 200 fully funded bursaries, with a bold commitment: 80% reserved exclusively for young women, and 20% for young men from underserved communities. An additional 5–15% of slots are dedicated to applicants living with disabilities, refugees, or internally displaced persons.

A New Push to Increase Women Participation in STEM

The bursary targets brilliant but financially challenged young people — especially girls — who are eager to pursue technical or STEM-related programs at partner institutions. The initiative is designed to break financial barriers and empower youth with technical and entrepreneurial skills to thrive in industries that urgently need fresh talent.

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Aged 15–25 at the time of application

• Must have completed WASSCE or Certificate II

• Must face genuine financial need

• Must come from one of the following regions: Northeast, Savannah, Upper West, Upper East, Northern, Oti, or Volta

• Must be seeking entry into HND, Diploma, or Certificate programs

• Must be ready to give back to their communities

Applicants must also intend to study at one of FAWE’s partner technical universities, including:
Bolgatanga Technical University, Cape Coast Technical University, Ho Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University, Tamale Technical University, Koforidua Technical University, and Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training & Entrepreneurial Development.

How to Apply For The FAWE & Mastercard Foundation Announce 200 Fully Funded STEM Bursaries

FAWE has made the process flexible and accessible:

Apply online via www.fawegh.org or through the admission portal of partner institutions

Or visit any Regional/District Girls’ Education Office for free hard copies

Applicants can also visit the FAWE Ghana Office, No. 1 Efua Sutherland Road, Dzorwulu, Accra

Forms are completely free of charge

Those facing difficulties applying online can seek help from local facilitators or support hubs.

Important Note

The bursary does NOT support top-up programs, degree programs, or students with conditional/probationary admissions.
However, young people living with disabilities, orphans, refugees, and those affected by HIV/AIDS are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline Approaching Fast

📅 Application Deadline: 14th December 2025
🔗 Apply here: https://bit.ly/2ndCohortApplication?r=qr

The call for applications is spreading quickly, especially among women in underserved communities who dream of entering high-demand technical fields but lack financial resources.

Education advocates, youth groups, community leaders, and parents are strongly encouraged to spread the word.

Tag a young woman who needs this opportunity today — her future could begin right here. 💛🚀

If you need support with your application, reach out to The Assistance Hub for free guidance.