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The Ghana Scholarships Authority has opened applications for tertiary scholarships supporting local Ghanaian students at universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for eligible tertiary-level students nationwide.
What you get
- Financial support for tuition and related tertiary education costs (specific award amounts determined per applicant)
- Funding administered directly by Ghana Scholarships Authority
- Support available for undergraduate programs at accredited Ghanaian tertiary institutions
Who can apply
- Ghanaian citizens currently enrolled or admitted to accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana
- Students at universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education
- Applicants demonstrating financial need and academic merit (specific criteria published by Ghana Scholarships Authority)
- Students maintaining satisfactory academic progress at their institution
How to apply
- Visit the Ghana Scholarships Authority official website or regional office to access the application form
- Prepare required documents: admission letter or enrollment verification, academic transcripts, national ID, and proof of financial need
- Complete the online or paper application form with accurate academic and personal details
- Submit all required documentation before your institution’s internal deadline (institutions forward applications to Ghana Scholarships Authority)
- Check application status through your tertiary institution or Ghana Scholarships Authority portal
Why this matters for Ghanaians
This scholarship specifically targets Ghanaian students studying within Ghana, removing barriers to local tertiary education. Unlike international scholarship programs, applicants do not need to travel abroad or compete in global pools. The rolling application system means students can apply at multiple points during the academic year, and funding comes from a government agency with institutional relationships across all public and private accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Deadline
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Check with your tertiary institution’s financial aid office for internal submission deadlines, as they coordinate applications with Ghana Scholarships Authority. The opportunity detail box at the top of this page has the live Apply Now button — it links directly to the official source.
Source
Verified at news.google.com on April 2026. Always check the official Ghana Scholarships Authority page or your institution’s financial aid office for any updates before applying.