Gov’t Releases $1M to Address Scholarship Crisis at University of Memphis
Ghana moves to prevent deportation of students as part of $3.6M debt settlement with U.S. university
- The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced the release of $1 million by the government
- Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, assured the public that urgent measures are being taken to safeguard the affected students.
- He clarified that the current outstanding balance after the upcoming $1 million payment would be around $2.2 million
The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced the release of $1 million by the government to help resolve outstanding debts owed to the University of Memphis, following concerns over possible scholarship terminations, student evictions, and deportations of Ghanaian students in the United States.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Registrar of the Secretariat, Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, assured the public that urgent measures are being taken to safeguard the affected students.
“We are on course with resolving the issues at the University of Memphis. Ghanaian students will not be deported—I can guarantee that,” he affirmed.
According to Asafo-Agyei, $400,000 has already been paid to the university, and the government is processing an additional $1 million. He noted that although the total debt is approximately $3.6 million, the current audit process prevents the full payment from being made at once.
“The money is currently with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department. From there, it will be sent to the Bank of Ghana and then forwarded to Washington for the final transfer,” he added.
He clarified that the current outstanding balance after the upcoming $1 million payment would be around $2.2 million, and efforts are ongoing to complete the settlement.
