Mounting financial hardship among Ghanaian students in the United Kingdom is driving plans for a major protest, as frustrations grow over unpaid scholarships and delayed stipends.
The students, sponsored by the Ghana Scholarship Authority, say months—sometimes years—of unpaid allowances have left many struggling to survive, with some reportedly relying on food banks and facing academic disruptions.
According to organisers, the crisis has gone beyond financial strain, now threatening students’ academic standing and immigration status. Several have allegedly been locked out of university systems due to unpaid tuition, while others risk losing their residency rights.
The group has therefore announced a demonstration set for April 17 at the Ghana High Commission London, with plans to extend their protest to key locations including the Palace of Westminster and major media outlets to draw international attention.
Students say repeated engagements with authorities have yielded little progress, despite assurances of payment. They also raised concerns about delays in issuing renewal letters, which have prevented many from enrolling for the current academic year.
The situation has sparked wider questions about scholarship funding management, with claims that only a fraction of allocated funds is being released, leaving significant arrears unpaid.
Organisers warn that if urgent action is not taken, the protest could escalate further, especially with a potential second demonstration planned to coincide with a visit by John Dramani Mahama.
For now, the students insist the planned protest remains their last resort—one they say can only be called off if concrete proof of payment is made before the scheduled date.
