The Local Tertiary Scholarship supports academically qualified Ghanaian students pursuing accredited tertiary education in Ghana, with district-level review to improve fairness, access, and accountability.
The programme helps brilliant but financially challenged students continue their tertiary education at home. It connects online applications, district verification, academic merit, and public funding into a more accessible scholarship pathway.
Applicants should prepare early, confirm the accreditation status of their institution, and make sure their documents match the information provided on the portal.
The scholarship applies to recognised tertiary study in Ghana.
Support can be full or partial depending on approval, need, and available funding.
Applicants must satisfy the core citizenship, academic, and need requirements.
Uploads should be readable, accurate, and consistent with the information entered in the application form. Original copies may be requested during district review.
The process is designed to combine online submission with local verification through the District Scholarship Review Committee.
Review the citizenship, admission, academic merit, and financial need requirements before starting.
Visit apply.scholarships.gov.gh, choose Local Tertiary Scholarship, and register with a valid email and phone number.
Enter accurate personal, academic, admission, financial, and district information in the online form.
Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents and check that every file is readable.
Applications are reviewed through the District Scholarship Review Committee. Bring original documents if invited.
Successful applicants are notified by SMS, email, or portal dashboard, subject to merit, need, and quota availability.
Approved scholarship support is processed to beneficiary institutions according to award terms and funding schedules.
Application dates may change each academic year. Applicants should always confirm the opening and closing dates on the official portal before starting or submitting.
The Authority announces active application windows through the official application portal and public communication channels. Do not rely on unofficial dates.
Prepare your admission letter, academic records, Ghana Card, proof of need, and contact details before the portal opens so you can apply without rushing.
After submitting, your application moves through verification, district review, and award decision stages. Keep checking your portal dashboard, phone, and email.
Your application has been received through the official portal.
Your district and scholarship details are being checked.
You may be contacted for district-level interview or verification.
Your district interview or document verification has been completed.
Your award is confirmed and processed according to approved terms.
You may reapply when a new application window opens, if eligible.
Local tertiary applications are reviewed through district structures to support fairer access and local verification. If invited, attend on time with original documents that match your portal submission. The committee may confirm your identity, district residence, admission status, academic history, financial need, and the accuracy of the documents uploaded online. Applicants should answer questions clearly, be honest about their circumstances, and understand that the interview supports verification rather than guaranteeing an award.
Use the portal recovery options for password issues first. For unresolved login, submission, or upload problems, contact the Authority through official support channels and include your name, phone number, email, and a clear description of the issue.
The Authority does not require applicants to pay unofficial agents for scholarship consideration. Use the official application portal and keep your login details private.
These answers help applicants avoid confusion before submission, district review, and award notification.
Yes, if the institution is accredited and the applicant meets the published eligibility requirements.
No. Awards depend on eligibility, merit, need, verification, district review, and available quotas.
District-level interviews are normally coordinated through the applicant's District Scholarship Review Committee.
Applicants may receive updates by SMS, email, phone call, or through the portal dashboard.
Applicants should submit carefully. Changes may depend on portal rules and guidance from the Authority.
Use the portal recovery option first. If the issue continues, contact official support channels.
Use the official portal only, submit accurate information, and keep your phone and email active for district review and award notifications.
