The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has officially announced the opening of applications for its Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The GETFund Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for Ghanaian students to pursue postgraduate degrees in foreign universities (in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, or other African countries).

All participation costs, including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, travel, and health insurance, will be covered by the Government of Ghana.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the GETFund Foreign Scholarship, you must:

  • Be Ghanaian citizens
  • Hold a relevant undergraduate degree
  • Gain admission into a recognised foreign postgraduate programme
  • Demonstrate academic merit and potential
  • Align proposed studies with national development priorities

Benefits

The GETFund Scholarship is fully funded. All the costs of;

  • Tuition
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Travel and Visa
  • Housing

will be covered by the Trust.

Method of Application

  • Click the green button below to go to access the GETFund scholarship portal
  • Create an account and complete the application form
  • Upload required academic and supporting documents
  • Submit the application before the deadline

Important Notes

  • All applications must be submitted ONLY through the official portal
  • Communication will be strictly between GETFund and applicants
  • No third-party submissions are accepted

Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.