Ghanaians studying in Hungary are facing significant challenges due to the failure of the Ghana government to disburse monthly stipends as per a bilateral scholarship agreement between the two nations.

The situation has escalated to the point where the students are appealing for immediate intervention to alleviate their hardships.

Since the commencement of the academic year, approximately 215 Ghanaian students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees have been grappling with the absence of stipends for the past six months.

According to sources close to the affected students, the Hungarian government has diligently fulfilled its obligations outlined in the scholarship agreement. However, the rising cost of living in Hungary has compounded the difficulties faced by the Ghanaian students.

Despite repeated appeals made through formal channels, including letters addressed to various stakeholders in Ghana, there has been no substantive response. This lack of communication has left the students feeling abandoned.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Ghanaian Association of Students in Hungary (GASH) has issued a press release urging the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to expedite the disbursement of stipends and allocate book allowances at the earliest.

The timely release of stipends and book allowances is not only crucial for the academic success of these promising students but also for restoring their faith in the scholarship program. The NEC of GASH emphasizes that swift action is imperative to prevent further academic and financial distress among Ghanaian students in Hungary.

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Ghana, Accra, Mankessim. Ishmael Awudi is a journalist and a media entrepreneur. He founded Ghana News Guide. GNG is an online news platform that focuses on news stories within Ghana and across the world on a regular basis. The primary objective of GNG is to ensure that news stories are reported as they are, with no filters applied. In its news coverage, GNG strives for professionalism.He also founded Wetour, a local tourism agency aimed at boosting the tourism space in Ghana with the youth at focus.Ishmael works with The Afriam Network as the head of business development. Afriam Network is a global company based in Ghana, Accra that offers a variety of services such as Customer Service, Debt Collection, Order Taking, Lead Generation, Customer Surveys, and Telesales. Ishmael holds a bachelor's degree from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He won the best online media personality award in 2019 at level 300.He has contributed to several media houses in Ghana including.

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