The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a warning to the public to avoid engaging with impersonators who demand money under the pretense of offering scholarships.
In a release dated Wednesday, 4 February 2026, GETFund noted that it had taken notice of claims made by Mr. Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Plan (NEIP), during a panel discussion on Sompa FM/TV.
The Fund underscored that its scholarship programme is governed by strict regulations and is both transparent and merit-driven.
“We wish to state with emphasis that GETFund scholarships constitute five per cent (5%) of its annual allocation. The Fund ensures a very stringent and transparent process for awarding the scholarships to deserving students. All beneficiaries are selected through a merit-based criterion,” the statement said.
GETFund firmly dismissed the assertion that scholarships, whether domestic or international, are being sold.
The Fund further cautioned that persons claiming to sell GETFund scholarships are fraudsters and urged the public to report such individuals.
“We further wish to advise the public to report any impostors purporting to have scholarships for sale to the appropriate security agencies and info@getfund.gov.gh,” the statement said.
Reiterating its position, GETFund stressed that its scholarship awards are not for sale and are granted solely on merit through established procedures.
The Fund challenged those alleging the sale of scholarships to provide proof, warning that legal measures would be taken if such claims continue.
“We hereby demand that any individual making such baseless claims must be ready to provide evidence to substantiate their allegations,” the Fund stated.
“Should these false accusations persist, GETFund will be compelled to pursue all available legal remedies to protect its reputation and ensure that any defamatory statements are addressed appropriately,” the statement said.
The Fund reaffirmed its dedication to integrity, transparency, and advancing national development through education.
“The Fund values its role in advancing education and will continue to prioritise fairness, merit, and the long-term development of Ghana’s educational landscape,” it noted.
GETFund assured students and stakeholders that it will continue to safeguard the credibility of its scholarship process and protect applicants from exploitation.
“All necessary steps will be taken to uphold the integrity of the GETFund scholarship process,” the statement concluded.
This announcement follows a directive from the Presidency ordering an immediate probe into allegations that Ghana’s foreign scholarship system may have been compromised, after claims surfaced on radio that someone had paid to secure a scholarship abroad.
The order, issued on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, tasked the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to investigate what the Presidency described as a matter of “grave public concern.”
“The President considers the allegation to be serious and of grave public concern,” the statement said, stressing that the issue directly relates to the government’s commitment to “transparency, integrity, and equal access to educational opportunities.”
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