No new public oncology-specific scholarship application is currently verified in Ghana. What is confirmed is that 10 postgraduate specialist nursing and midwifery trainees received scholarship support on 2 June 2026 through a legacy initiative of Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award winner and Executive Director of the Cancer Care Africa Foundation (CanCAF). Separately, the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) offered oncology-related specialist training for the 2026–27 academic year, but that admissions cycle closed on 10 May 2026.
Oncology Nursing Scholarship Ghana 2026: Current Status
| Current scholarship application | No open public oncology-specific call verified |
|---|---|
| 2026 scholarship event | 10 postgraduate specialist nursing/midwifery trainees received scholarship support |
| Scholarship-support date | 2 June 2026 |
| Scholarship initiative | Legacy initiative of Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award winner |
| Training institution | Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) |
| GCNM 2026–27 admissions | Closed |
| GCNM 2026 deadline | 10 May 2026 |
| Next scholarship/admission cycle | Not yet announced |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
What Happened in the 2026 Scholarship Initiative?
On 2 June 2026, ten nurses and midwives pursuing postgraduate specialist training at the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives received scholarship support through a legacy initiative linked to the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.
The initiative was led by Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an Oncology Nurse Specialist and Executive Director of the Cancer Care Africa Foundation. The scholarship presentation involved GCNM leadership, faculty, CanCAF representatives and the beneficiaries.
| Number supported | 10 postgraduate specialist nursing/midwifery trainees |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 June 2026 |
| Training institution | Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives |
| Initiative lead | Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti |
| Associated organisation | Cancer Care Africa Foundation (CanCAF) |
| Open application announced? | No separate public application call verified |
| Scholarship amount / universal package | Not publicly specified in the verified source reviewed |
Current GCNM Oncology Training Pathways
Although there is no verified open oncology-specific scholarship call, GCNM continues to maintain specialist oncology-related training pathways.
| GCNM Pathway | 2026–27 Oncology Option |
|---|---|
| 1-Year Associate Membership | Paediatric Oncology Nursing |
| 2–3 Year Membership | Oncology Nursing |
| 2-Year Fellowship | Oncology Nursing sub-specialisation |
What Oncology Nursing at GCNM Covers
GCNM describes its Oncology Nursing programme as specialist training designed to develop nurses with advanced competencies in the care and support of people with cancer across different stages of disease.
The College also offers related specialist pathways in haematology nursing, palliative care nursing, paediatric nursing, critical care nursing and other advanced areas, which can be relevant to multidisciplinary cancer care.
GCNM 2026–27 Eligibility for Oncology-Related Programmes
Paediatric Oncology Nursing — 1-Year Associate Membership
| Professional registration | Registered General Nurse (RGN) |
|---|---|
| Academic qualification | Diploma in Nursing |
| Post-qualification experience | Minimum 3 years |
| Training sites | Accra and Kumasi |
Oncology Nursing — 2–3 Year Membership
| Professional registration | Registered General Nurse (RGN) |
|---|---|
| Academic qualification | Degree in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner |
| Post-qualification experience | Minimum 5 years |
| Training sites | Accra and Kumasi |
Oncology Nursing — 2-Year Fellowship
| Professional status | Member of GCNM or similar recognised institution |
|---|---|
| Post-membership experience | Minimum 2 years |
| Faculty experience | Minimum 2 years as a faculty member in the field of interest |
| Publication | At least one published scientific paper |
GCNM also requires applicants to be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana. Applicants should use the current-year entry document because programme requirements may change.
How GCNM Admissions Worked for 2026–27
The 2026–27 GCNM application cycle was a general residency-training admission process rather than an oncology-specific scholarship application.
- Purchase an application voucher through an approved payment route.
- Receive the e-voucher/access code.
- Complete the online application through the GCNM system.
- Upload academic certificates, recommendation letters and statement of intent.
- Print and submit the completed application package as instructed.
- Qualified applicants are invited to the Primary Entrance Examination.
- Candidates who pass are invited for interview.
- Successful candidates receive an admission offer.
| 2026 application opening | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2026 application deadline | 10 May 2026 |
| Decision timing | August 2026 |
| Current status | Closed |
2026–27 GCNM Application Fees
| Ghanaian applicants | GHC 220.50 |
|---|---|
| International applicants | US$138 or equivalent |
These are application fees, not tuition or scholarship amounts. Future applicants should verify any revised fee before purchasing a voucher.
Other Specialist-Nursing Funding and Training Support in 2026
GCNM also signed a collaboration agreement with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in May 2026 to support expansion of specialist nursing training. The College stated that the partnership is expected to strengthen training in areas including oncology, critical care, emergency nursing, endocrinology, nephrology and cardiovascular nursing.
| Partner | Ghana Medical Trust Fund |
|---|---|
| Agreement date | 6 May 2026 |
| Purpose | Support expansion of specialist nursing and midwifery training |
| Oncology included? | Yes |
| Separate public oncology scholarship application announced? | Not verified |
This partnership shows that specialist nursing funding is expanding, but it should not be presented as an open individual scholarship unless GCNM or the Fund publishes a specific application call.
What Future Applicants Should Do
1. Monitor GCNM admissions first
GCNM states that its application portal normally opens for about three months each year, typically around March–May. The exact dates must be confirmed from the next official call.
2. Separate admission from scholarship support
Being admitted to an oncology programme does not automatically mean that scholarship support is available. Applicants should treat admissions and funding as separate unless the official announcement explicitly links them.
3. Build oncology-relevant clinical evidence
Applicants should document cancer-care exposure, chemotherapy or radiotherapy support where relevant, palliative care, patient education, screening initiatives, symptom management, quality-improvement work and multidisciplinary teamwork.
4. Prepare employer approval
GCNM states that candidates require study-leave approval from their employer to enrol in its programmes.
5. Fellowship applicants should prepare publications early
The 2026–27 fellowship criteria required at least one published scientific paper, along with post-membership and faculty experience.
Future Applicant Checklist
- Nursing/Midwifery Council standing is current.
- Correct oncology pathway identified.
- Required post-qualification experience completed.
- Employer study leave can be secured.
- Academic certificates are ready.
- Two professional recommendation letters can be obtained.
- Statement of intent is prepared.
- Fellowship applicants have the required publication and faculty experience.
- Scholarship support is verified separately from admission.
- Next official GCNM call is checked before payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an open oncology nurse scholarship in Ghana now?
No current public oncology-specific scholarship application has been verified as of 10 October 2026.
What scholarship support was provided in June 2026?
Ten postgraduate specialist nursing and midwifery trainees at GCNM received scholarship support through a legacy initiative of Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award winner.
Can I still apply to GCNM for the 2026–27 academic year?
No. The 2026–27 application deadline was 10 May 2026.
Does GCNM offer Oncology Nursing?
Yes. GCNM lists Oncology Nursing under its 2–3 year membership programmes and its 2-year fellowship programmes. It also offers Paediatric Oncology Nursing under the 1-year Associate Membership route.
What qualification is needed for the 2–3 year Oncology Nursing membership programme?
The 2026–27 call required Registered General Nurse status, a degree in Nursing or Nurse Practitioner qualification and at least five years of post-qualification experience.
Can international applicants apply to GCNM?
GCNM’s 2026–27 application document published a separate international application fee of US$138, indicating an international application route. Programme-specific professional-registration and admission requirements still apply.
What is required for the Oncology Nursing fellowship?
The 2026–27 call required membership of GCNM or a similar recognised institution, at least two years of post-membership experience, at least two years as a faculty member in the field, and at least one published scientific paper.
Is full tuition and a monthly stipend guaranteed?
No universal package of that kind is verified for a currently open oncology scholarship. Applicants should rely only on benefits explicitly stated in a future scholarship announcement.
Official and Primary Sources
| Open oncology-specific scholarship | Not verified |
|---|---|
| 2026 scholarship support | 10 postgraduate trainees supported |
| GCNM 2026–27 applications | Closed 10 May 2026 |
| Oncology Membership Programme | Active GCNM specialist pathway |
| Oncology Fellowship | Active GCNM specialist pathway |
| Last verified | 10 October 2026 |
Editorial note: CareerAidHub is not the scholarship provider or admitting institution. Future scholarship support, programme availability, application fees and eligibility can change. Applicants should rely on the current GCNM admissions notice and any separately published scholarship announcement.
