The Ghana Scholarships Authority has confirmed that the government has made available first-quarter funding to the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom to begin settling outstanding scholarship payments owed to Ghanaian students abroad.
This move comes in response to mounting concerns over delays in stipends and tuition payments that have impacted numerous beneficiaries enrolled in institutions across the UK. The Authority says the release of funds is aimed at easing financial pressure on affected students and helping them continue their studies without further disruption.
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, and signed by its Director-General, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, the Authority acknowledged the frustration experienced by students and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the delays. It assured stakeholders that measures are underway to restore a consistent payment schedule.
According to the Authority, the funds will be used to meet outstanding financial commitments, including stipends and tuition fees. However, it noted that the disbursement process will first go through required administrative and public financial management procedures before payments are reflected in students’ accounts.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of Ghanaian students studying abroad, emphasizing ongoing collaboration with relevant institutions to fast-track the clearance of all arrears and prevent future occurrences.
Additionally, the Authority highlighted plans to strengthen its internal systems to enhance efficiency in scholarship management and ensure timely disbursement of funds going forward.
Students benefiting from the scheme have been encouraged to remain patient and focused on their academic work as efforts continue to resolve the outstanding payments.
