In an effort to address the growing scholarship crisis affecting Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis, government has released an initial $1 million to settle outstanding payments to the U.S. institution. The move comes amid concerns over the potential revocation of scholarships, student evictions, and deportations.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, by Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, Registrar of the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, who reassured the public that the government is taking steps to prevent further complications.
“We are on track to resolve the outstanding issues related to the Ghanaian students at the University of Memphis. I want to assure you that no student will face deportation,” Asafo-Agyei stated during a press conference in Accra.
According to the Registrar, the government has already made a partial payment of $400,000 and is in the process of transferring an additional $1 million. The total amount owed to the university stands at approximately $3.6 million, with the remaining balance of $2.2 million still pending.
Asafo-Agyei clarified that the funds are currently being processed by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department and will be routed through the Bank of Ghana before the final payment is made to the University of Memphis in Washington.
This action follows mounting pressure as the university had threatened to revoke the scholarships of the affected students, which could have led to their eviction and potential deportation. The situation has drawn significant attention from both Ghanaian officials and families of the students abroad.
