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UK-based Ghana gov’t-sponsored students to undergo mandatory oath, scholarship validation exercise
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Key Points
- The Ghana High Commission in the UK has announced a mandatory Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for all Ghana Government-sponsored students.
- This month-long exercise, from August 13 to September 4, 2026, is mandated by the Ghana Scholarships Authority Act, 2025, and the Oaths Act, 1972.
- Beneficiaries must personally swear an Oath of Affirmation before a diplomatic officer, committing to return to Ghana to serve, or face refunding all scholarship monies plus interest.
- The initiative aims to strengthen accountability, improve oversight of government-sponsored scholarships, and ensure beneficiaries honor their obligations.
- Students who fail to comply with the validation and oath-taking process risk losing access to future scholarship benefits and may face sanctions, including delays in tuition fee payments.
Why This Matters
This policy is significant for Ghana as it directly addresses the 'brain drain' phenomenon by ensuring that government investment in education abroad translates into a return of skilled professionals to serve the nation. It enhances financial accountability for public funds spent on scholarships and aims to retain human capital critical for national development and growth.
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