Six Ghanaian postgraduate students studying at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom are expected to stage a demonstration at the Ghana High Commission in London on Tuesday, June 16, over unpaid scholarship funds they say have left them in financial distress.

The students claim that nearly two years after being awarded government-sponsored scholarships, neither their tuition fees nor living allowances have been paid, despite repeated assurances from authorities.

In a statement issued on June 15, the affected students — Noah Krah, Emmanuel Boakye, George Osei Buabeng, Abena Fosuaa Gyasi, Irene Pomaa Kumi and Dwomoh Evelyn — described their experience as a prolonged struggle characterised by uncertainty, financial hardship and unmet commitments.

According to the group, records from the university indicate that a total of GH¢3.42 million remains outstanding in fees and related obligations.

The students warned that the continued delay in settling the debt could jeopardise their ability to graduate when their programmes conclude on July 7, 2026.

They explained that they enrolled in their master's programmes in September 2024 under a government scholarship arrangement that covered full tuition and monthly maintenance allowances. However, they say no payments have been made since their arrival in the UK.

"The Government of Ghana undertook to cover our tuition fees and provide monthly stipends. Since beginning our studies in September 2024, none of these obligations have been met," the students stated.

As a result of the unpaid fees, they say the university has withheld key academic documents and graduation-related processes pending settlement of the outstanding balances.

The students noted that several attempts to resolve the matter through petitions, engagements and appeals to relevant authorities have yielded little progress, prompting their decision to take public action.

They hope the planned protest will draw attention to their plight and accelerate efforts to settle the outstanding scholarship payments before the completion of their studies.