2024/25 Scholarship Call For Application

Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Call for Application

The Ghana Education Trust Fund is accepting applications for Postgraduate (Masters Programmes) for the award of Foreign scholarships for the 2024/25 Academic Year. The effective opening date for applications is Friday 30th May 2025 and the closing date for applications is Sunday 15th June 2025.

GETFund Scholarship

Procedure For Applications

The GETFund application process for prospecting applicants involves checking eligibility, completing and submitting the application form with required documents, and awaiting selection and notification.

01

Apply via Scholarship Portal

All applicants are required to visit the GETFund Website to access the GETFund scholarship Portal to complete an online application form.

02

Provide Required Documentation

Applicants shall complete the online form with required information and upload documentations for vetting and shortlisting.

03

Application Status Update

Communication on Application status, instructions and update will be via email & SMS. Further actions by successful applicant will continue via portal.

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Application Qualification

  • Applicant must be a Ghanaian
  • Must have obtained admission to undertake a Masters or Undergraduate -Medicine Only (Eastern Europe & Asia) 
  • Must hold a first degree of at least second-class (for Master’s applicants).
  • Must be available to start academic studies by the start of the academic year for which you seek sponsorship
  • Applicant must not be pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree at the time of the application
  • Applicant should not be a previous beneficiary of a GETFund Foreign Scholarship and applying for same scholarship  category (Masters or PhD)
  • Admission Letter from accredited University (Unconditional & Financial Condition letters only)
  • Fee Schedule
  • Previous academic certificates (Where Applicable)
  • Previous transcript (Where Applicable)
  • Project or Research proposal (not exceeding 5 pages) (Masters and PhD Applicants)
  • Curriculum Vitae 
  • Academic Referees
  • Letter of Recommendation (occupational)
  • Support Document from employer for Academic Leave (Where applicable)
  • Passport Bio Page
  • Ghana Card
  • National Service certificate. (Where Applicable)
  • Prospective Applicants pursuing programmes in
    • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
    • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
  • Special needs programmes 
  • National Initiative Priority programmes
  • Applicants holding offer for tuition-free Universities 
  • Lecturers of public Tertiary Institutions (Via GTEC)
  • Persons with special needs

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Applicants should ensure all application requirement are complied with.

  1. Create Profile 
  2. Verify Account
  3. Fill Application Form and upload required documents
  4. Review Application Summary
  5. Submit Application
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FAQs

  • Every Ghanaian citizen who meets the prerequisite requirement for application.

For Foreign Universities :

  • Accredited and Globally Recognised Universities .

 

For Local Universities :

  • All Local Universities accredited by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to run Post Graduate courses.
  • No. All scholarship applicants are required to have a valid Admission letter from a local university.  
  • The basic eligibility requirement is for an applicant to be a Ghanaian Citizen followed by all other requirements as stated on the Scholarship application portal.
  • All Correspondences will be done exclusively between the GETFund and The Scholarship Applicant

 

  • All submissions will be received through the scholarship web application portal only for processing

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  • For Programme with more done  1 year academic Activities Yes, you can, but the sponsorship will take effect from the year of application.

  • What are the required documents for the scholarship application?
    Required documents include a valid admission letter, academic transcripts, a national ID, and any other documents specified on the application portal.

  • Can non-Ghanaian citizens apply for the GETFund scholarship?
    No. The scholarship is only available to Ghanaian citizens.

  • Is there an age limit for applicants?
    There is no specific age limit, but applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as stated on the scholarship application portal.

 

  • Yes. You can apply, but you cannot hold two (2) scholarship or more from Ghana Government Agencies. 

  • How do I access the scholarship application portal? You can access the portal by visiting www.getfund.gov.gh/scholarship-apply.

  • Can I save my application progress and complete it later?
     Yes, the portal allows you to save your progress and return to complete your application before the deadline.

  • What should I do if I encounter technical issues with the application portal?
    If you encounter technical issues, please contact the support team via the contact details provided on the portal.

  • Can I edit my application after submission?
    No, once your application is submitted, you cannot make changes. Ensure all information is accurate before submitting.

  • How are applicants selected for the scholarship?
    Applications are vetted and shortlisted based on eligibility and completeness of the documentation. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further processes.

  • When will I be notified if I am shortlisted?
    Shortlisted applicants will be notified after the vetting process is completed. The specific timeline will be communicated via the portal and email.

  • What happens if I am not shortlisted?
     If you are not shortlisted, you will receive a notification via email. You may reapply in the following application cycle if eligible.

  • Poor Academic Performance
  • Not Providing Required documentation for application (Admission letter & Financial Details)
  • Uploading of invisible or unclear documents
  • Not completing application process before deadline date
  • Providing false or misleading information when filling out your scholarship application form
  • Multiple Application by applicant is an instant disqualification
  • Applicant should not be a previous beneficiary of a GETFund Scholarship and applying for same scholarship category (Masters or PhD)

  • What does the scholarship cover?

    For Local Scholarship : The scholarship covers tuition Fees Only 

    For Foreign Scholarship : The scholarship typically covers tuition, accommodation, and sometimes a stipend for living expenses. Specific details of partial or full scholarship will be provided upon award.

  • Can the scholarship be deferred to the next academic year? No, the scholarship must be used for the academic year it is awarded.

  • What is the duration of the scholarship? The scholarship is valid for the duration of the postgraduate program as specified in the admission letter, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

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+233 544 323 020 info@getfund.gov.gh

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