President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that his administration plans to introduce a Scholarships Authority Bill in Parliament.

The goal of this legislation is to overhaul the management of government scholarships, ensuring increased transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Speaking during a national address on the progress of his 120-Day Social Contract, Mahama confirmed that Cabinet has already approved the policy, and the bill will be introduced when Parliament reconvenes.

The President explained that this initiative is a direct response to concerns regarding political interference and inequality within the current scholarship system.

“To ensure fairness and transparency and eliminate political patronage and corruption in awarding government scholarships, we promised to lay before Parliament a new bill to streamline administration and prohibit political appointees from accessing government scholarships,” Mahama stated.

The proposed Ghana Scholarships Authority will be responsible for managing a merit-based scholarship system that focuses on supporting genuinely needy and deserving students.

“Cabinet has given policy approval for the new Scholarships Authority Bill to be laid before Parliament to fulfil this promise. I hope Parliament will consider and pass this bill expeditiously when it resumes sitting,” he added.