The Coalition of Ghanaian Scholars Abroad, made up of beneficiaries of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat studying in various countries, has announced a planned demonstration on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Apexnewsgh reports
The protest aims to address the government’s failure to provide long-overdue stipends and allowances, which have left many students in dire financial straits.
According to the students, many of whom are recipients of the Scholarship Secretariat’s foreign scholarships, they have gone without their monthly stipends for an alarming 14 months. Additionally, book and health allowances have not been paid for the past two academic years, exacerbating their financial difficulties.
In a joint statement released by representatives from across Europe, North America, and Asia, the students expressed their frustrations, accusing the government of neglecting its responsibility to support their education. Despite numerous appeals and efforts to engage diplomatically with authorities, they feel abandoned and unsupported.
The Coalition emphasized that their demonstration is a peaceful assembly intended to raise awareness about their prolonged hardships and to demand accountability from the Ghanaian government regarding 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 declared.
As the planned demonstration approaches, the Coalition is hopeful that their collective voice will prompt action and bring attention to the urgent situation facing Ghanaian students abroad.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
