December 25th, 2023 at 06:01 am

GETFUND LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2023/24 ACADEMIC YEAR

Who can apply for GETFund scholarships?

• Any citizen of Ghana who satisfies the eligibility requirements may apply.

Partnering Universities with GETFund

• The Ghana Tertiary Education Council has accredited all local universities to offer undergraduate and graduate programs.

Application Requirements for Undergraduate Students

• Every applicant is required to submit their application through the GETFund Scholarship Portal to satisfy the requirements.
• Proof of nationality, such as a copy of a passport or a national identification card, is scanned and sent.
• A scanned copy of the admission letter that makes the duration of the program abundantly clear
• If it is not specified in the letter of admission, a scanned copy of the approved fee schedule for the academic year 2023-2024.
• A scanned copy of the results of the Secondary School Certificate (including WASSCE, CTVET, and any other certificate recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, GTEC) (if applicable)
• A scanned copy of the transcripts from the previous academic year for students who are continuing their education (where applicable).
• Applicants who are pursuing another undergraduate certificate (degree, HND) will be required to submit a scanned copy of their previous undergraduate certificate (diploma, HND, or degree) as well as the transcript that corresponds to that certificate (where applicable).

 Requirements for Postgraduate Programs

• The application must be filled out in its entirety by every candidate. Through the GETFund Scholarship Portal, submit the form.
• A scanned copy of the proof of nationality, such as a copy of the bio-data page of a passport or a national identification card
• A copy of the admission letter that has been scanned and clearly states the length of the program in it
• If it is not specified in the letter of admission, a scanned copy of the approved fee schedule for the academic year 2023-2024
• Certificate of completion of the first degree (applicants for master’s and doctoral degrees)
• In the case of Ph.D. applicants, a scanned copy of another degree certificate is required.
• Applicants for master’s degrees and doctoral degrees only need to submit a scanned copy of their previous transcript.
• Applicants for master’s degrees and doctoral degrees simply need to provide a scanned copy of their National Service Certificate.
• Applicants for master’s degrees and doctoral degrees just need to provide a copy of their curriculum vitae.

Application Guidelines

• Criminal procedures will be pursued for fraud and misrepresentation.
• It is not allowed for you to reapply for the same undergraduate or postgraduate degree for which you have previously been awarded a scholarship.
• You will be automatically disqualified if you provide false information.
• Students who plan to continue should specify the length of the program, not just the number of school years left.
• Make sure your names are spelled correctly and with the first letter capitalized when you register on the portal.
• As directed, upload and label the required documents.
• Make sure you choose the right schools and courses.
• Enter your name exactly as it appears on the Ghana Card (National Identity Card). Include proof (a copy of the Gazette) if your name has changed.

Disqualification is automatic for the following:

• Not finishing your application.
• Not turning in a finished application.
• Sending in several applications.
• Not fulfilling the application’s specified requirements.
• There are inconsistencies between the data entered in the application form and the papers that were uploaded.
• There are identity conflicts in the files that were submitted.
• Making the wrong educational choice.
• Selecting the wrong programs.
• Turning in documents that are distorted.
• Not submitting papers in the format that is needed.

Take note:

Applicants should be aware that there are no middlemen involved in the grant process and that the application process is completely free.

They assume the risk of applicants who pay individuals or organizations in connection with this application process.

What information needs to be in the letter of application?

An application letter for a scholarship should include pertinent information about the applicant, their university, their course, the application costs for each semester, year, or academic term, as well as any other information the applicant feels is important.

HOW TO APPLY?

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

About GETFund

A parliamentary act from 2000 established the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), a public trust. Its primary responsibility is to supply funds to support government initiatives for the public sector’s provision of educational infrastructure and facilities at the pre-tertiary and tertiary levels.

Objective of GETFund

The Fund’s goal is to supply funding to support the government’s delivery of education at all levels. The fund’s funds are to be used in the following ways to achieve this goal:

• to give financial support, through the Ministry, to the agencies and institutions under the Ministry of Education for the construction and upkeep of necessary academic infrastructure and facilities in public educational institutions, especially in tertiary institutions;
• to give the Scholarship Secretariat additional cash so that it can award scholarships to deserving but underprivileged students so they can attend second cycle and recognized postsecondary institutions in Ghana;
• also, to provide funds from the Fund through loan scheme agencies and methods that have been approved by the Minister to students enrolled in accredited postsecondary institutions;
• to offer funding to postsecondary schools through the National Council on Postsecondary Education,

 Sources for the Fund

The fund receives funding from the following sources:

• a sum equal to 2.5 percent of the current value-added tax rate that the Value Added Tax Service must pay to the Fund or a percentage that Parliament determines is equal to 2.5 percent of the value-added tax rate;
• any additional funds that Parliament may decide to set up for the Fund; and
• earnings that come into the Fund via investments made by the Fund’s Board of Trustees;
• gifts, grants, contributions, and other unrequested gifts to the Fund;
• Any additional funds or assets that could legally become receivable and vest in the Board of Trustees for the Fund in any way.

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