The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS), Mr. Alexander Asafo Agyei, has addressed recent confusion surrounding reports of non-Ghanaians receiving scholarships in Canada, describing some of the claims as misleading.
In a statement, Mr. Asafo Agyei clarified that while the GSS facilitates scholarships and study opportunities for Ghanaian students abroad, there is no special category of beneficiaries exclusively designated for Canada.
“Our mandate is to ensure merit-based scholarship awards for qualified Ghanaians across all approved partner countries,” he stated.
The CEO explained that the confusion stemmed from a routine publication listing scholarship recipients for the 2025/2026 academic year, which included students studying in Canada among other countries.
He emphasized that all selections followed the official criteria set out by the GSS, including academic performance, financial need, and program relevance.
Mr. Asafo Agyei also reiterated the Authority’s commitment to transparency, stating that all scholarship allocations are publicly announced through official GSS channels and are subject to regular audits.
“We remain committed to equitable access to education opportunities for all deserving Ghanaians, regardless of the destination country,” he added.
The clarification comes after social media and some online platforms suggested that a separate, preferential system existed for Canadian-bound students—a claim the GSS CEO described as “entirely unfounded.”
Education stakeholders have welcomed the clarification, urging students and parents to rely on verified information from the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat rather than unverified reports circulating online.
Source: myxyzonline.com
