Excellence Scholarship Programme 2027: Opening Opportunities, Supporting Potential
With the Excellence Scholarship Programme (ESP), the German International School Accra is once again offering high-achieving and motivated children in Ghana the opportunity to become part of the GISA school community. The programme is open to children aged 9 to 11 who meet both the academic and financial criteria.
The ESP is designed to open up new educational opportunities and provide talented young people with a long-term perspective. Successful applicants receive a scholarship covering 83% of the regular tuition fees, worth up to GHS 120,000 per year. Families contribute the remaining 17% of the tuition fees as well as a one-time registration fee of €200.
An important part of the programme is language learning. Scholarship students begin a free intensive German language course on 11 January 2027, preparing them for their further education at GISA. Their educational pathway at GISA offers a route towards German qualifications and further study opportunities in Germany.
The Excellence Scholarship Programme is about more than financial support. We are looking for children who are curious, eager to learn, ambitious and ready to contribute actively to an international school community. At GISA, individual support and holistic education are combined with a German curriculum complemented by Cambridge assessments and a multicultural learning environment.
Applications for the new ESP intake close on 16 October 2026. After the applications have been reviewed, selected candidates will be invited to an Assessment Center on 7 November 2026. Successful candidates will then have the opportunity to experience school life at GISA during Trial Days in the first week of December. The intensive German language course begins on 11 January 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the scholarship?
Children aged 9 to 11 who live in Ghana and meet both the academic and financial criteria may apply. Families who are only temporarily resident in Ghana are not eligible for the programme.
How much financial support does the scholarship provide?
The scholarship covers 83% of the regular tuition fees, up to a value of GHS 120,000 per year. Families contribute the remaining 17% of the tuition fees as well as a one-time registration fee of €200.
What additional benefits does the ESP offer?
In addition to the financial support, scholarship students receive a free intensive German language course starting on 11 January 2027. Their educational pathway at GISA provides a route towards German qualifications and higher education opportunities in Germany.
Which documents are required for the application?
The complete application must be submitted by 16 October 2026 and include:
- a motivation letter
- the completed application form with a photo of the child
- school reports from the last two academic years
- educational assessments, if available
- the child’s ID or birth certificate
- IDs of both parents
- an electricity bill as proof of residence in Ghana
- for self-employed parents: the most recent GRA-stamped tax return
- for employed parents: payslip and employment contract
- bank statements for the last six months.
How does the selection process work?
After the application deadline, all submitted documents will be reviewed. Suitable candidates will be invited to the Assessment Center on 7 November 2026. Those who successfully complete the assessment will be invited to Trial Days at GISA during the first week of December. The intensive German language course starts on 11 January 2027.
When are the family contributions due?
The one-time registration fee of €200 and 50% of the family’s tuition fee contribution are due by 10 January 2027. The remaining 50% are due by 1 June 2027.
Who is not eligible for the scholarship?
The programme is not open to:
- families whose tuition fees are covered by an employer
- families living only temporarily in Ghana
- families with outstanding tuition fee debts at GISA
- families whose children are already enrolled at GISA.
How can I apply?
All application documents must be submitted in full by 16 October 2026. Further information and the application form are available on the GISA website or can be requested by email at
Application deadline: 16 October 2026
Assessment Center: 7 November 2026
Trial Days at GISA: first week of December 2026
Start of intensive German language course: 11 January 2027
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Excellence Scholarship Programme 2027
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