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Student Financial Support

How to apply

Student Financial Support helps University of Cape Coast students meet the cost of their studies. Here is what to expect, who can apply, and how to start.

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You will sign in to your student account to apply. There is no anonymous application.

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General Bursary — Main 2026/2027

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6 Jul – 31 Jul 2026

Your MyUCC account

Get your MyUCC account ready

You apply with your MyUCC account — the same single login you use for E-learning, Pasco and the Thesis system. If you have never set it up, it takes about a minute from the students' portal.

  1. 1

    Open the students' portal

    Go to portal.ucc.edu.gh and sign in with your index number, then open the "MyUCC / E-learning account" section.

  2. 2

    Create and activate your account

    Your MyUCC account is set up for you automatically. Choose a password to activate it — that password is what you use to apply.

  3. 3

    Sign in and apply

    Come back here, choose "Log in to apply", and sign in with your index number (in lowercase) and the password you set.

Go to the students' portal

Sign in with your index number in lowercase and the password you set.

portal.ucc.edu.gh

Forgot your password?

Open the same "MyUCC / E-learning account" section in the portal and choose "Set or Reset Password" to get a secure link and set a new one.

Before you apply

What to know and prepare

A quick orientation — who can apply, how the short form works, and what to have ready.

Who can apply

Each call sets its own rules. In general, to apply you should be able to say yes to the points below — the portal confirms what you are eligible for once you sign in.

  • You are a registered UCC student with an active programme.
  • You meet the call's requirements — study mode, department, and a minimum CGPA may apply.
  • You hold no other active application for the same academic year.
  • You can speak to your financial need and have your supporting documents ready.

Whether a specific call fits you depends on your university record. Sign in to see the calls open to you.

How it works

The application takes about ten minutes. You can stop and come back — your answers are saved as you go.

  1. 1 Confirm your details from the university record.
  2. 2 Tell us about yourself and your family or financial background.
  3. 3 Say what support you need this year.
  4. 4 Write a short personal statement.
  5. 5 Add a referee and your supporting documents.
  6. 6 Review, accept the declaration, and submit.

Prepare these before you apply

Having these ready makes the ten-minute form quick. A clear photo or a PDF is fine — the office verifies documents after you submit.

6 items

Student or National ID

A clear photo or PDF of your Student/National ID or passport.

Proof of registration

Evidence that you are a current, registered UCC student.

Latest results or transcript

Your most recent academic results, where a call requires them.

Referee details

A name and an email for someone who can speak for you.

Evidence of need

Anything that helps the office understand your circumstances.

Indigene proof

Only if you are applying as a Cape Coast indigene.

After you submit

What happens after you submit

You can follow each step in your student portal under My Applications.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Submit

    You complete the short form and submit before the call deadline.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Under review

    The office checks your details and supporting documents.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Decision

    You see the outcome in the portal, with the reason where relevant.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Disbursement

    If you are awarded, support is paid to your verified account.

Plan ahead

Key dates

When the office runs its scholarship cycle, and the windows open right now.

The yearly cycle

The office runs its main scholarship cycle each academic year: calls typically open around March, decisions are made by the end of the second semester, and awards fund the following year. Exact dates are confirmed when each call opens.

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Questions & help

Frequently asked questions

Answers the office keeps up to date. If your question is not here, get in touch.

Once. There is one application per call, and once you confirm it, it can't be undone.

Use "Check my eligibility" — it lists, per call, exactly why you do or don't qualify. Common reasons are the CGPA cut-off, the call's audience, your department or community, or an existing award you already hold.

No. Your profile is reused from cycle to cycle. Just open "My Profile" to confirm your details are still current before you apply.

On "My Applications". Each application shows its current status, from Submitted through to Awarded or Not awarded.

Open "Applications" to work the review pipeline, and "Needs attention" for the items waiting on you.

Still have a question?

If your answer is not in the FAQ, the Student Financial Support Office is happy to help.

Email
studentfinsupport@ucc.edu.gh
Phone
+233 (0)3321 32440
Office
C. A. Ackah Lecture Theatre · Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

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