Ghana has moved swiftly to safeguard its scholarship students at the University of Memphis in the United States, releasing $1 million to ease mounting concerns over potential deportations linked to unpaid tuition fees.
Registrar of the Scholarships Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, announced the disbursement during a press briefing held in Accra on July 30, 2025.
He assured the public that no Ghanaian student currently faces deportation despite the ongoing financial challenges threatening both their academic progress and immigration status.
Official records reveal that Ghana’s outstanding debt to the University of Memphis stands at $3.6 million.
Prior payments totaling $400,000 had been made, and with the newly approved $1 million being processed through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department and the Bank of Ghana, the remaining balance will be reduced to approximately $2.2 million pending the outcome of a comprehensive audit of scholarship accounts.
“The audit necessitates partial payment,” Asafo-Agyei explained, while reaffirming direct assurances to families and education advocates that efforts are underway to resolve the matter.
The Scholarships Secretariat continues to engage in ongoing dialogue with university officials to address the crisis and ensure the welfare of Ghanaian students overseas.
This intervention reflects the government’s firm commitment to protecting its scholars under the administration of President John Mahama.
The announcement comes amid weeks of increasing pressure and concern from affected students and their families, who feared that unresolved debts might lead to deportations or interruptions in their education.
As Ghana moves to stabilise the situation, students at the University of Memphis can breathe easier knowing that the government is actively managing the financial challenges to secure their academic futures abroad.
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