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Fully Funded Opportunity for Ghanaian Students Pursuing Master’s & PhD
The GETFund Postgraduate Local Scholarship 2026 is a national funding opportunity designed to support outstanding Ghanaian students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD) in accredited local universities.
This scholarship is part of Ghana’s commitment to strengthening higher education and building a skilled academic and professional workforce.
📌 About the Scholarship
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) provides financial assistance to high-achieving but financially challenged students pursuing advanced degrees within Ghana.
This program primarily supports:
- Master’s degree programs
- PhD (Doctoral) studies
- Research-based postgraduate studies
🎯 Objectives of the Scholarship
The GETFund postgraduate scholarship aims to:
- Promote higher education accessibility in Ghana
- Support academic research and innovation
- Develop skilled professionals for national development
- Reduce financial barriers for postgraduate education
👤 Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be Ghanaian citizens
- Have a first degree (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s degree (for PhD applicants)
- Be admitted or applying to a recognized public university in Ghana
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Show financial need
📚 Fields of Study Covered
The scholarship supports a wide range of academic fields, including:
- Science and Technology
- Engineering
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Business and Administration
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
💰 Scholarship Benefits
Selected students may receive:
- Full or partial tuition coverage
- Research support funding
- Academic financial assistance for the study period
- Institutional support through partner universities
📝 Application Process
- Visit the official GETFund scholarship portal
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required academic documents
- Submit admission proof from a Ghanaian university
- Wait for screening and selection results
🔗 Official Apply Link
Apply here,
⚠️ Important Note
Selection is highly competitive and merit-based
This is a local scholarship for Ghanaian students only
Applications from international students are not accepted
