FAWE Ghana Mastercard Foundation Second Chance Pathways 2026 | Third Cohort Application Open
The FAWE Ghana Mastercard Foundation Second Chance Pathways Programme 2026 is inviting applications for its Third Cohort.
The programme supports marginalized young women and men in Ghana by creating opportunities to access tertiary education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), STEM programmes, skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Programme Summary
Programme: FAWE Ghana Mastercard Foundation Second Chance Pathways Programme
Cohort: Third Cohort
Country: Ghana
Implementing Organization: FAWE Ghana
Partner: Mastercard Foundation
Target Group: Marginalized young women and men
Age Focus: 15–25 years
Areas of Support: Tertiary Education, TVET, STEM, Bridging Programmes, Employment and Entrepreneurship
Programme Period: 2024–2030
Application Fee: Free
Application Method: Online
Application Deadline: Check the official FAWE Ghana announcement/application form
The wider initiative operates across 10 African countries and aims to support 10,550 young people, particularly those facing economic, geographic, social, disability-related, or refugee-related barriers to education.
About the Second Chance Pathways Programme
The programme is designed to support young people who have completed secondary education but face challenges preventing them from continuing to tertiary education.
Through different pathways, participants may receive opportunities in:
- Tertiary education
- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Bridging programmes
- Skills development
- Mentorship and life skills
- Employment opportunities
- Entrepreneurship
The programme aims to help young people transition from education into further studies, employment, self-employment, or entrepreneurship.
Who Can Apply?
The programme particularly focuses on marginalized young women and men who:
- Are generally between 15 and 25 years old under the wider programme.
- Have completed secondary education.
- Face financial, social, geographic, or other barriers to continuing their education.
- Are interested in tertiary education, TVET, or STEM.
- Come from rural or underserved communities.
- Are persons with disabilities.
- Come from refugee backgrounds.
- Need support to transition from education to employment or entrepreneurship.
Applicants must meet the specific eligibility requirements established for the Third Cohort in Ghana.
Focus on Young Women
The programme places particular emphasis on supporting young women and girls who face barriers to accessing education and opportunities in STEM and other fields.
However, eligible young men can also benefit because the programme targets marginalized young women and men.
Is the Application Free?
Yes. The application is stated to be free of charge. Applicants should not pay anyone claiming they can provide the official application form or guarantee selection.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Visit the official FAWE Ghana application announcement.
- Carefully review the eligibility requirements for the Third Cohort.
- Complete the online application form.
- Provide all required information and documents.
- Submit the application before the official deadline.
- Keep a copy of the application confirmation or reference details.
Apply for the Programme
The application link is available through the official FAWE Ghana announcement linked from the opportunity page:
Read more and apply through FAWE Ghana
Application Deadline
The source page does not specify a confirmed closing date, so applicants should check the official FAWE Ghana announcement or application form for the deadline before applying.
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