A growing number of Ghanaian students in the United Kingdom are gearing up for a mass protest against the Ghana Scholarship Authority (GSA) over the delayed payment of tuition fees and living stipends.
The demonstration, scheduled for April 17, 2026, at the Ghana High Commission in London, aims to highlight the financial struggles that have left many students in dire situations.
The protest is being organised by the leadership of the UK-based PhD cohort, who say that for months, students have not received their stipends, with some now owed up to 40 months’ worth of living allowances. The delay in payments has left many unable to pay their tuition fees, causing severe disruption to their academic progress and putting their immigration status at risk.
Several students have already been withdrawn from their programmes due to unpaid tuition, while others face deportation after their student status was revoked. “Currently, several students have been blocked from accessing their university learning portals due to non-payment of tuition fees,” the group stated in a recent press release. Some affected students have also been referred to debt collection agencies for non-payment of university fees.
Describing the situation as “extremely difficult,” the group revealed that some students have been forced to rely on food banks for basic survival. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue through engagement with the Scholarship Authority and the Ghana High Commission, no tangible solutions have been reached.
In addition to the delayed stipends and fees, students have also expressed concerns about the lack of renewal letters for the 2025/2026 academic year, which has prevented many from re-enrolling. “Eight months into the academic year, no renewal letters have been issued, making it impossible for continuing students to register and engage in their studies,” they stated.
The students also raised questions about the Ghana Scholarship Authority’s financial management.
According to the students, while approximately GH¢256 million was earmarked for scholarships, only about GH¢37 million has been considered for release. They claim the Authority owes roughly GH¢56 million to PhD students alone, covering both unpaid tuition fees and stipends.
Source: metrotvonline.com
