GETFund Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship 2025–2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
If you're a Ghanaian graduate with aspirations to pursue a Master's degree abroad and are seeking financial support, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year is now open for applications. This prestigious scholarship aims to empower talented individuals committed to contributing to Ghana's development by providing comprehensive funding for their postgraduate studies in internationally recognized institutions.
🎓GETFund Scholarship Summary
Location: Global (studies conducted at foreign universities)
Host Institution: Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
Study Level: Master’s degree programmes
Target Group: Ghanaian citizens with admission to foreign universities
Fields of Study: Disciplines aligned with Ghana's development priorities, including public health, education, engineering, information technology, agriculture, energy, governance, and economics
Funding: Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, and other essential academic expenses
Duration: Duration of the Master's programme
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT
Program Start Date: Academic year 2025–2026
Eligibility: Ghanaian citizens with confirmed admission to a Master's programme at a recognized foreign university
🧾 Scholarship Overview
The GETFund Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship is a government initiative designed to enhance access to quality education by providing financial assistance to outstanding Ghanaian students. For the 2025/26 academic year, the scholarship supports Master's-level studies in internationally recognized institutions, enabling recipients to gain expertise in areas critical to national development. The fund covers tuition, accommodation, and other essential academic expenses, significantly contributing to the full cost of studying abroad.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Coverage: Full payment of tuition fees for the duration of the Master's programme.
Accommodation Support: Funding for housing expenses while studying abroad.
Academic Expenses: Provision for other essential academic costs, contributing significantly to the overall cost of education.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be Ghanaian citizens.
Have secured admission to a Master's degree programme at a recognized foreign university for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Possess a strong academic record.
Demonstrate a commitment to contributing to Ghana's development upon completion of their studies.
📝 Application Procedure
Online Application: Visit the official GETFund scholarship portal at scholarships.getfund.gov.gh and complete the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
Document Upload: Prepare and upload scanned copies of the following documents:
Valid national identification card (e.g., Ghana Card or Passport)
Admission letter from a recognized foreign university
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Academic transcripts and certificates from previous studies
Motivational or personal statement detailing career goals and how the programme aligns with national development
Any other relevant supporting documentation as requested
Submission: Ensure all materials are submitted through the official portal by the deadline of June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT. Late submissions will not be considered.
📅 Important Dates
Application Opening Date: May 30, 2025
Application Deadline: June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT
🔍 Selection and Vetting
All submitted applications will be vetted and reviewed by the GETFund Scholarship Secretariat.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for any further information, interviews, or clarification.
Final awardees will be notified and guided through the process of claiming their funding.
📌 Key Notes for Applicants
The entire application process is conducted online; no physical submissions are accepted.
All communications will be conducted directly between GETFund and the applicant. Third-party inquiries will not be entertained.
The scholarship is competitive and awarded based on merit, alignment with national priorities, and completeness of the application.
