Delay in Release of Stipend for Students Abroad Causing Untold Hardship – NUGS

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has bemoaned the delay in the release of stipends and fees for Ghanaian students on scholarships abroad.

A statement issued by NUGS on Monday, December 18, 2023, said the delay is causing untold hardship for the students.

“The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has recently been inundated with numerous complaints from our members in the Diaspora regarding the non-payment of fees and stipends by the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat. Several students under the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat are currently facing significant challenges due to the delay in receiving their fees and stipends. This has created a ripple effect, with graduates being unable to obtain their certificates due to outstanding fees. Additionally, many students are grappling with difficulties in renewing their visas, causing undue stress and uncertainty,” the statement said.

The statement also said numerous attempts made by NUGS to engage with the Scholarship Secretariat have proven futile. It said the situation of the students must be treated with all the urgency it requires, as the academic pursuits and well-being of our students are at stake.

“NUGS earnestly appeals to the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to promptly address this matter by expediting the payment of fees and stipends for our students in the Diaspora. This crucial financial support is indispensable for the academic progress and overall welfare of our members,” the statement said.

NUGS also call on all stakeholders to ensure that the dues owed to students are settled without further delay.