GETFund Postgraduate Local Scholarship 2025/2026
(Ghana Education Trust Fund – Local Studies)
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
Ministry of Education, Ghana
Study Location
• Ghana (Local study only)
The GETFund Postgraduate Local Scholarship is a government-funded initiative aimed at supporting Ghanaian students pursuing Master’s and PhD programmes in accredited public tertiary institutions within Ghana. The scholarship seeks to build national capacity by investing in advanced education and research in priority fields.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a Ghanaian citizen
• Admission into a Master’s or PhD programme at an accredited public tertiary institution in Ghana
• Applicants must apply online through the GETFund Scholarship Portal
• Must meet academic requirements of the chosen programme
Not Eligible
• Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under this specific scheme
(PWD applicants may apply through the Students Loan Trust Fund support option)
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship support may include:
• Tuition fee support
• Academic-related expenses
• Research support (where applicable)
(Exact funding depends on programme and GETFund assessment)
Program Level
• Master’s Degree
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Fields of Study
• Education
• Science & Technology
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Agriculture
• Social Sciences
• Other priority national development areas
Host Institutions
• Accredited public universities and tertiary institutions in Ghana
20 februari 2026