From Poverty to Cambridge: Three Ghanaian Women Defy the Odds to Earn Master’s Degrees

Franciska Arhinful, Jemimah Mensah and Fadila Issah have completed master's degrees at Cambridge after overcoming poverty and educational barriers in Ghana.

Franciska Arhinful, Jemimah Mensah and Fadila Issah have completed master's degrees at Cambridge after overcoming poverty and educational barriers in Ghana.

Last Updated: 5 June 2026 As the cost of international education continues to rise, fully funded scholarships remain one of the most realistic pathways for talented Ghanaian students to study abroad without taking on significant debt. Here are 10 prestigious…