You can't stay, work and still claim stipends - High Commissioner Benson fires at Ghanaian Scholars in UK
Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has taken a firm stance against Ghanaian scholars in the UK who continue to demand stipends after completing their studies. Speaking on PM Express Business Edition on Thursday, she said some beneficiaries of government scholarships have overstayed their academic timelines while still expecting financial support from the state. She stated, "We have people who have completed their course, maybe in 2023, but they claim that the award letter promised to give them stipends, and so the government owes them stipends, when they were supposed to have completed in 2023, but they're still here in the UK asking for stipends."
The High Commissioner revealed that the situation is particularly pronounced among PhD students, with the government owing them about £5 million, which includes tuition and stipends. She said that some individuals demanding these payments have already completed their academic work and moved into employment. She said that the leadership of the PhD students, whom she met on April 17, have completed their PhDs, but are waiting for stipends, and some have already started working.
Sabah Zita Benson pointed to provisions in the new scholarships framework as a necessary corrective measure. She added, "That is why I believe Article, Section 31 of the new scholarships act is good because for situations like that, if you decide to stay here and teach, then you have to refund the money that we've spent on you."
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Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK, Sabah Zita Benson, addresses concerns regarding Ghanaian scholars in the UK requesting stipends. She highlights the need for accountability - especially when some scholars are already employed.
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