Scholarship
LOCAL TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP
A government-funded initiative designed to support brilliant but needy students and qualified workers to pursue tertiary education at accredited institutions within Ghana. The program aims to widen education access across all 16 regions of the country.
About this scholarship
LOCAL TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP is offered by Ghana Scholarships Authority at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Varies based on financial need and course of study, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies based on financial need and course of study. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate level. Eligible study areas include STEM. Nationality requirements apply: Ghana.
Eligibility
Must be a Ghanaian citizen enrolled or seeking admission in an accredited tertiary institution in Ghana.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-10. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
Fields of study
STEM
Nationality requirements
Ghana
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ghana Scholarships Authority
- Eligible applicant countries
- Ghana
- Award
- Varies based on financial need and course of study
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd, diploma and certificate
- Fields of study
- STEM
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-10
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20