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Ghana Scholarships Authority Local Tertiary Scholarship

Ghana Scholarships Authority, Ghana

Scholarship overview

The Ghana Scholarships Authority announced the opening of its Local Scholarship Portal for the 2026/2027 academic year in an official notice published on 10 April 2026.

The notice is for Ghanaians resident in Ghana who have been admitted to a local tertiary institution and registered for their programme. The notice names students in public universities who are offering STEM-related courses and Law.

Selection has three phases: an online application, an aptitude test on a scheduled date within the application period, and an interview at a selected MMDA (district assembly). The Authority says its services are free and that no agent has been engaged to help applicants.

How recipients are selected

  • Phase 1: online application with uploaded documents.
  • Phase 2: aptitude test on a scheduled date within the application period.
  • Phase 3: qualified applicants appear for a selection interview at a selected MMDA.

Award Information

  • Be a Ghanaian and resident in Ghana.
  • Have gained admission into a local tertiary institution and be registered with the school for the programme.
  • Be offering a STEM-related course or Law.
  • Be in a public university.
  • The 2026/2027 notice does not list what the award covers.

2026/2027 applications ran from Friday 10 April 2026 to Friday 15 May 2026. This is a past cycle. The portal's deadline field says Not specified. Watch the Authority's Opportunities page for the next call.

How to apply

  1. Visit the scholarship portal at apply.scholarships.gov.gh.
  2. Create an account to register.
  3. Complete the application form.
  4. Upload your academic transcripts, admission letter and academic certificate.
  5. Take the aptitude test on your scheduled date.
  6. If qualified, attend the interview at the selected MMDA.

Documents you may need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Admission letter
  • Academic certificate

Contact

Ghana Scholarships Authority: phone 0302 907 051 or 0302 907 058; email [email protected]. Office: GES Council Building, behind Accra High School, North Ridge, Accra.

Official links

Information checked against the official pages on 2026-10-08. Always confirm the current call on the official site before applying.

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