Coalition of Ghanaian Scholars Abroad, beneficiaries of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat studying in various countries have announced a planned demonstration on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to protest the government’s failure to pay long-overdue stipends and allowances.
The students, who include beneficiaries of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat’s foreign scholarships, say they have gone 14 months without receiving their monthly stipends, while book and health allowances have not been paid for two academic years.
In a joint statement issued by representatives across Europe, North America, and Asia, the students accused the government of abandoning its obligation to support their studies, despite repeated appeals and diplomatic engagements.
The Coalition insisted that the demonstration is a peaceful assembly aimed at drawing attention to their prolonged hardship and demanding accountability from the Ghanaian authorities responsible for the disbursement of funds.
“This protest is not a political move. It is a desperate cry for survival. Many of us are stranded, unable to pay rent, buy food, or access healthcare. We feel forgotten by the country we are representing,” the statement read.