GSA rejects claims UK PhD validation exercise imposes new obligations

Alex Kwaku Asafo-Agyei, Director-General of the Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) The Ghana Scholarships Authority (GSA) has rejected claims that its ongoing Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise for Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries in the United Kingdom is imposing new obligations on them.

The GSA has consequently urged all affected beneficiaries to honour the invitation and participate in the Oath of Affirmation and Scholarship Validation Exercise without delay.

In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, the GSA said the exercise is aimed at verifying scholarship awards, validating and updating beneficiary records, and reaffirming commitments associated with government sponsorship.