Ghanaian students pursuing higher education in Hungary are grappling with a worsening financial crisis, following nearly a year without stipends and two years without book allowance disbursements.
The students say the situation has reached breaking point, with many unable to afford basic living costs such as rent, food, and utilities.
According to them, the financial delay is not only affecting their studies but is also taking a toll on their mental health and physical well-being.
“This crisis is not just about money. It’s about our ability to survive, to study, and to stay mentally strong in a foreign country,” one student said.
Repeated efforts to seek help from the Government of Ghana have gone unanswered, the students say. They have called on authorities to act urgently to avert further damage to their education and livelihood.
“We are appealing to the government to immediately release the 11 months of unpaid stipends and book allowances that are now two years overdue,” they said in a collective appeal. “This is about our future—and the future of Ghana.”
The students are also urging the government to establish a structured and predictable payment system, offer emergency financial aid, and open direct lines of communication between student leaders and officials.
They believe regular engagement would help resolve issues before they escalate and ensure that students are not left in distress.
Officials at the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat have acknowledged the situation and say steps are being taken in collaboration with the Hungarian government to address the matter.
Still, for many of the affected students, the hope is that action comes swiftly—before their dreams are derailed entirely.
