Government Releases Funds to Pay Scholarship Arrears for UK Students

The Ghana Scholarships Authority has announced that government has released first-quarter funds to the Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom to help settle outstanding arrears owed to Ghanaian students studying abroad. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Authority, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, and issued on Thursday, April 16, the funds are expected to cover delayed stipends and tuition fees that have affected students in various universities across the UK. The Authority acknowledged the challenges and distress caused by the delays and offered an apology to affected students. It noted that the situation has been a major concern and assured beneficiaries that steps are being taken to resolve the issue. According to the statement, the released funds will undergo the necessary administrative and financial processes before disbursement to students. This process, the Authority explained, is essential to ensure transparency and proper allocation of the funds. Despite the procedural steps, the Authority emphasised that efforts are being made to fast-track payments so that students can receive their allowances and have their fees settled without further delay. It also assured that measures are being implemented to minimise future disruptions in scholarship payments. The statement reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting Ghanaian students studying abroad and improving the efficiency of scholarship management systems. It added that authorities are working to ensure a more reliable and timely disbursement structure going forward. Students have been urged to remain calm and focused on their academic work while the necessary arrangements are completed. The Authority expressed confidence that the intervention will bring relief to affected students and help stabilise their academic pursuits in the United Kingdom.