The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026/2027 Local Tertiary Scholarship. The scholarship is available to Ghanaian citizens who have gained admission to or are already enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Ghana. It covers both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including Master's and PhD programmes. The application period began on 5 October 2026 and will close on 27 November 2026.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet certain criteria, including citizenship, admission status, and academic performance. They must also demonstrate genuine financial need. The scholarship covers approved tuition and other academic expenses, with postgraduate recipients potentially receiving support for research or thesis-related costs. However, applicants should not assume that accommodation, transport, or general living costs will be included unless specifically stated in their award.
The application process is online, and prospective applicants must register an account with accurate personal details, complete the online form, and upload supporting documents. These documents include an admission letter or proof of enrolment, academic records, a Ghana Card, a passport photograph, a fee schedule, and evidence of financial need. Applicants are advised to review their applications carefully before submitting and to keep their application reference number for any follow-up enquiries.
The scholarship is designed to ease the financial burden on Ghanaian families and support academically capable students who cannot afford to continue their studies. For many Ghanaian families, the cost of tuition and related academic fees remains a major barrier to completing tertiary education. The scholarship provides a concrete funding option for eligible students.
GETFund is a state body financed partly through a dedicated portion of Value Added Tax collections and is mandated to support education financing, including infrastructure and scholarships, across the country. The scholarship announcement comes as GETFund works to clear a 3,564-project backlog across all 16 regions, detailing the Fund's broader efforts to address outstanding infrastructure and funding commitments nationwide.
Successful applicants will be notified, but GETFund has not detailed when this will happen or how disbursements will be structured once awards are approved. Applicants are advised to monitor the official portal for further updates on their application status. The scholarship provides a significant opportunity for Ghanaian students to access funding for their tertiary education.
The 2026/2027 Local Tertiary Scholarship is a timely intervention for Ghanaian students, and GETFund's efforts to support education financing are crucial in addressing the country's educational needs. The scholarship will help to support academically capable students who might otherwise be unable to continue their studies due to financial constraints.
Key points
- The 2026/2027 Local Tertiary Scholarship application period began on 5 October 2026 and will close on 27 November 2026.
- The scholarship covers approved tuition and other academic expenses, with postgraduate recipients potentially receiving support for research or thesis-related costs.
- Applicants must submit their applications online through the official portal at scholarships.getfund.gov.gh.
