Ghana Scholarships Authority

Opening world-class education to Ghana's next generation.

Apply for local and foreign scholarships, follow verified public notices, and access a transparent national pathway for educational funding.

Scholarships that follow Ghanaian talent wherever it grows.

From local campuses to global institutions, verified opportunities help students pursue the training Ghana needs for national development.

Trusted local and foreign scholarship pathways in one place.

Navigate national merit, local tertiary, foreign, and district-level support through a clearer public route for applicants and institutions.

A transparent national route from application to award.

Create your account, submit the required documents, complete assessments, and follow the published selection process with confidence.

1960 Established to widen education access
16 Regions reached through national support
260+ District access points for local interviews
100% Official government scholarship channel
Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries
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About the Authority

Public service with a sharper standard of access.

The Ghana Scholarships Authority operates with a mandate to award scholarships to brilliant but needy Ghanaians, strengthen tertiary participation, and support skills development for national progress.

The work combines national policy, district validation, institutional confirmation, and transparent application processes so deserving students can move with confidence.

Legal mandate and institutional network

Coordinating public scholarship support under one transparent standard.

Scholarship delivery depends on clear regulation, verified institutions, public coordination, and local validation across Ghana.

Ghana Scholarships Authority Act, 2025

A single public mandate for transparent scholarship administration.

An Act to establish the Ghana Scholarships Authority to regulate the administration and award of Government scholarships in a transparent and equitable manner and for related matters.

Application journey

Four steps from interest to consideration.

Applicants should use only the official application portal and follow the published requirements for their scholarship category.

1

Create your account

Register on the official application portal with accurate personal information.

2

Complete your profile

Fill the application form and upload required academic documents.

3

Take assessment

Complete the online aptitude test when required for your scholarship category.

4

Attend interview

Appear before the panel in your selected district or announced selection channel.

Use only official channels.

Apply through the verified portal and ignore agents, unofficial payment requests, or social media accounts claiming guaranteed scholarship placement.

Prepare before applying

Keep your documents ready before you begin.

  • Admission letter or proof of enrolment
  • Academic transcripts or results
  • Ghana Card or valid national identification
  • Passport photograph and contact details
  • Proof of need where the category requires it
  • Programme-specific documents listed in the notice
Quick answers

Common questions before you apply.

Clear up the essentials before you move into the official application portal.

Where do I apply?

Use the official application portal only. Links from this site point to the verified system.

Can I apply by phone?

You can start on a mobile device, but prepare clear digital copies of all required documents.

What happens after submission?

Applications are reviewed according to the published requirements and selection process.

Ready to apply?

Use the official portal and protect your application.

Start from the Authority's verified application system, review the requirements for your programme, and keep your documents ready before submission.

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