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Who we are

The Student’s Financial Support Office, in line with the goals and policies of the University of Cape Coast, seeks to make quality tertiary education accessible to any individuals who might not have the financial means to support themselves up the academic ladder.

As a university that provides equal opportunity to all students and wants every student to succeed, we offer many financial support options to needy but brilliant students in their academic pursuits.

Our objectives

Provide financial support in the form of bursaries and scholarships to Needy but brilliant students of the University of Cape Coast.

Ensure transparency in administering financial assistance to students.

Identify university-based paid jobs that could be offered to students by the University to support their upkeep and training needs without compromising their academic work.

Engage in aggressive fundraising activities for the sustainability of StuFSO.

Welcome

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the University of Cape Coast Students’ Financial Support Office website! 

The University of Cape Coast does not want a lack of funding to stop any student from his/her professional growth. As a University which provides equal opportunity to all students and wants every student to succeed, we offer a number of financial support options to Needy but brilliant students in their academic pursuits through the Students’ Financial Support Office.

Our Objectives

In actualizing its vision and mission statements within the contexts of the core values, StuFSO shall seek to create a financial environment that will enable Needy-but-brilliant students of the University of Cape Coast to complete their studies successfully.

Specifically, StuFSO shall seek to achieve the following objectives:

  • Provide financial support in the form of bursaries and scholarships to Needy but brilliant students of the University of Cape Coast.
  • Ensure transparency in administering financial assistance to students.
  • Identify university-based paid jobs that could be offered to students by the University to support their upkeep and training needs without compromising their academic work.
  • Engage in aggressive fundraising activities for the sustainability of StuFSO.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for consideration for the Centralized Scholarship/Bursary Scheme administered by StuFSO, the applicant must satisfy the following conditions:

Must be a Ghanaian by birth

Be enrolled as a student of the University of Cape Coast on full-time regular or distance programmes 

Must have completed at least one academic year of studies

Be able to demonstrate financial need and must be ready to supply any documentary evidence for decision making

Be brilliant/promising as determined by the University

Be making excellent academic progress as determined by the University

How to Apply

4 Easy Steps to the UCC Scholarship Application

Step One
Step Two

Use the login credential for My UCC Account

Step Three

Complete the application form and upload the necessary doucments

Step Four

Short listed application will be invited to a selection interview

Apply Now

Testimonies from Awardees

NEWS AND STORIES FROM STUFSO

Pecan Energies and ESL Consulting Visit UCC to Strengthen Partnership
Pecan Energies and ESL Consulting Visit UCC to Strengthen Partnership

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the University of Cape Coast’s Students’ Financial Support Office (STUFSO) hosted representatives from Pecan Energies’ CSR Department and ESL Consulting.

 News Report: TV UCC Engages with StuFSO and Gold Fields Foundation During Open Day
News Report: TV UCC Engages with StuFSO and Gold Fields Foundation During Open Day

During the 56th Congregation's Open Day event, TV UCC conducted an insightful interview with representatives from the Students' Financial Support Office (StuFSO) and the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.

Support

The support is based on individual student’s financial circumstances. For more information, please contact the Policy and Procedure to Financial Support or contact the Students' Financial supports Office located at the C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre between 8:00am and 4:00pm from Monday to Friday or contact us via studentfinsupport@ucc.edu.gh. Please note that the information within the pages of the procedure is subject to change at any time. 

The application process for financial supports for continuing students commences in March of each year. The awards are made by the end of the second semester, to be utilized in the following academic year.