Parliament approves Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill

Parliament has approved the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill, a move set to bring significant reforms to the management and distribution of scholarships nationwide through the establishment of the Ghana Scholarship Authority.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, presented the bill for its third reading, after which it was unanimously endorsed by the House through a popular vote.

“Honourable Members, the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill 2025 is duly read for the third time and passed,” declared Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin.

The bill aims to enhance transparency, strengthen oversight, and streamline scholarship administration across Ghana.

Its passage follows an earlier suspension by Parliament to allow for broader stakeholder consultations. Public concerns, particularly from the Citizens’ Coalition a network of civil society organisations and prominent individuals had urged a halt to the bill, arguing that sweeping changes of this nature required wider dialogue.

Minister Iddrisu explained that the Presidency advised Parliament to pause the process to allow for additional consultations. With these engagements now completed, the bill has been formally passed, marking a new chapter in the management of scholarships in Ghana.