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Ghana scholarship secretariat scholarship

The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat is now the Ghana Scholarships Authority (established under the Ghana Scholarships Authority Act, 2025). It is the official government body that administers scholarships for eligible Ghanaian students for local and foreign tertiary education.

Types of scholarships

Local Tertiary Scholarships: Support for students in accredited public and private tertiary institutions in Ghana (tuition/academic fees, sometimes accommodation). Includes district-level review.
Foreign Scholarships: Bilateral and partner-countr

y awards (undergraduate/postgraduate) in priority areas.
National Merit Scholarships: For high academic performers.
Other specialised routes (e.g., teacher/health worker support) announced periodically.

Eligibility (general)

Ghanaian citizen (valid Ghana Card or national ID) and usually resident in Ghana.
Academic merit and/or financial need (programme-specific).
Admission/enrolment in an accredited institution (public or private tertiary for local awards).
Additional criteria (e.g., course of study, level) vary by notice.

Level(s) of Study:

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)
Master’s degree
PhD (Doctoral degree)
Other tertiary and professional programmes.

Feilds of study:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) — this is the strongest focus (reports indicate around 70% of awards go here in recent cycles). Examples include:
- Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, agricultural, etc.)
- Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences
- Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, and other health/medical sciences
- Agriculture, Crop/Animal Science, Food Technology, Agribusiness
- Renewable Energy and related technical fields
Law

Eligible institutions include accredited public and private universities, technical universities, Colleges of Education, nursing/midwifery/health training institutions, and other GTEC-accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana.⁠

Applicants must generally be Ghanaian citizens residing in Ghana, have gained admission and be enrolled, demonstrate academic merit and financial need (via district-level review), and not already hold another government scholarship. Specific rules can vary slightly by year (e.g., Level 200+ for public universities in some cycles due to other government fee policies; Level 100 often allowed for private institutions).

Foreign / bilateral scholarships

These are separate opportunities announced individually through the Authority (via scholarships.gov.gh or the application portal). Fields depend on the partner country and specific call. Common priority areas across recent offers (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, and others) include:

Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and other health sciences
Engineering and technology
Agriculture and related fields
Sciences (general, computer science, etc.)
Business, Economics, Finance
Education
Architecture
Sometimes Law, Public Administration, or vocational/technical programmes

Always check the specific announcement for exact eligible fields, as they are tied to bilateral agreements and national development priorities.

How to apply (standard process)

Visit apply.scholarships.gov.gh, create an account, and complete the form.
Upload required documents (typically: admission letter, academic transcripts/certificates, Ghana Card, passport photo, proof of need if required).
Take an online aptitude test (when required).
Attend a selection interview at a selected Metropolitan/Municipal/District Assembly (MMDA) if shortlisted.

Current status (as of mid-October 2026)

Open: Scholarship opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (deadline 28 October 2026). Check the opportunities page for fields, universities, and full requirements.⁠
Local Tertiary Scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed around mid-May 2026. Future local windows typically open later in the year (often August–December); always verify on the official site.
Other past/closed notices include Algeria/Ghana joint awards, Serbia, Presidential West African Scholarship Initiative, Australian Awards, etc.