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Ghanaian students studying in the United Kingdom under the government scholarship scheme are facing possible deportation and academic dismissal due to delays in payments by the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat.
The Minority in Parliament of Ghana has called for urgent government intervention, revealing that arrears—covering tuition and stipends for PhD students alone—have reached approximately GH¢56 million.
Several affected students have received warnings from institutions such as University of Wolverhampton and De Montfort University, cautioning that failure to settle outstanding fees could lead to withdrawal from their programmes.
Some communications from De Montfort University also indicate that students’ visas could become invalid if the issue is not resolved, raising the risk of deportation.
According to Prince Komla Bansah, President of the UK PhD cohort, many students have endured up to 40 months without stipends or fee payments, leaving them in severe financial distress.
He added that over 20 universities are affected, with some students already withdrawn from their courses and others reported to immigration authorities.
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has also highlighted the urgency of the situation, stressing the need for immediate action to prevent further academic and legal consequences for the students.
Affected students say they are living in uncertainty, unsure whether they will be able to continue their education or remain in the UK.
