A cohort of Ghanaian PhD students studying in the United Kingdom is sounding the alarm over severe and ongoing delays in the disbursement of their scholarship funds, impacting tuition fees and living stipends. Despite government assurances of fund releases months prior, students report no payments have been received, jeopardizing their academic progress and well-being in the UK.
Escalating Frustration and Protest Plans
The Ghana Scholarship Authority (GSA) PhD cohort in the UK voiced their deep frustration in a statement released on June 8. They highlighted a pattern of delayed payments that has persisted despite previous engagements and promises.
The students had planned a protest in London for April 17 to draw attention to the
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