Ghana Government Injects $1 Million to Resolve University of Memphis Scholarship Crisis

Accra, Ghana – 31 July, 2025 – The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced a crucial development in the ongoing scholarship crisis at the University of Memphis in the United States. The government has allocated $1 million to settle outstanding arrears owed to the university, bringing the total amount paid to $1.4 million, with $400,000 already disbursed.

Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis faced uncertainty due to the government's debt of approximately $3.6 million. The situation raised concerns about potential scholarship revocations, evictions, and deportations. However, Registrar Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei assured the public that measures are in place to prevent any adverse outcomes.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Asafo-Agyei guaranteed that Ghanaian students would not be deported, stating, "We are on course with the issues regarding the Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis. Ghanaian students will not be deported, I give you that assurance." The remaining debt of about $2.2 million is still being addressed, with an ongoing audit.

The $1 million payment is currently with the Controller and Accountant General's Department and will be transferred to the Bank of Ghana before being sent to Washington for final disbursement. Asafo-Agyei explained, "The money is currently with the Controller and Accountant General's Department, and it will move from there to the Bank of Ghana, then to Washington for the final transfer."

This development aims to alleviate the concerns of Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis and ensure their academic pursuits continue uninterrupted.

Source: Lead News Online/Jemima Boakye