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GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships

Last verified 14 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Ghana Education Trust Fund: Local scholarship covers tuition fees only, according to issuer’s local-coverage FAQ. Eligibility and application conditions apply.

Provider
Ghana Education Trust Fund
Host country
Ghana
Deadline
27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.
Funding
Varies
Study level
Diploma, Bachelor, Master, PhD
Deadline
27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.

Recorded funding information

  • Varies

About the GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships (2026)

GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships Provider: Ghana Education Trust Fund Study destination: Ghana Study level: Diploma, Bachelor, Master, PhD Award Local scholarship covers tuition fees only, according to issuer’s local-coverage FAQ. Eligibility Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply. Eligible African countries: Ghana. All other academic, residency and programme requirements also apply. Application timing 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026. Cycle: 2026/27 How to apply Official programme information: https://www.getfund.gov.gh/news/getfund-opens-applications-for-2026-27-undergraduate-and-postgraduate-local-scholarships Application route: https://scholarships.getfund.gov.gh/ Details checked against official sources on 2026-10-14. Check the provider's current instructions before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Varies

GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships eligibility

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  • Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.

GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.getfund.gov.gh/news/getfund-opens-applications-for-2026-27-undergraduate-and-postgraduate-local-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.

      Provider deadline information: 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official 2 October announcement and embedded undergraduate/postgraduate posters read from live GETFund content API. Nationality, local tuition coverage and admission requirement verified in official scholarship-programme FAQ. Separate from existing GETFund Foreign Scholarship record.
    Last checked 10/14/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships?+

    Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.

    What funding does the GETFund Local Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Varies. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.getfund.gov.gh/news/getfund-opens-applications-for-2026-27-undergraduate-and-postgraduate-local-scholarships to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Ghanaian citizens admitted to accredited Ghanaian tertiary programmes; Diploma, HND, Bachelor, Master’s and PhD applicants eligible under current local call. Cannot hold two Ghana government agency scholarships simultaneously; detailed portal criteria apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 27 November 2026; applications opened 5 October 2026.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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