Ghanaian students studying in the United Kingdom under the government’s scholarship scheme are facing severe hardship, with many at risk of academic dismissal and possible deportation due to delays in the payment of tuition and stipends.
The affected students, sponsored by the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, say they have endured months—some up to 40 months—without financial support, leaving them unable to meet basic living expenses or settle university fees.
Several universities, including the University of Wolverhampton and De Montfort University, have issued warning letters to students, cautioning that failure to pay outstanding fees could lead to withdrawal from their programmes.
In some cases, correspondence from De Montfort University dating back to February 12, 2026, indicated that students’ visas could become invalid if their financial status is not regularised.
Speaking to Citi News, President of the UK PhD cohort, Prince Komla Bansah, revealed that the crisis affects students across more than 20 universities in the UK.
“A lot of them have been withdrawn from their courses due to non-payment of tuition fees, while others have been reported to the Home Office for possible deportation,” he said.
He added that students are living in uncertainty, receiving frequent warnings from institutions and fearing for their academic futures.
