Government of Liberia Local Scholarship Program for Liberian Students

Local Scholarship Program

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Ministry of Education, Liberia
Country to Study in: Liberia

Scholarship Description
The Ministry of Education is pleased to call for applications for the Government of Liberia’s local scholarship program, which offers scholarships to Liberian students to study at local institutions.

The Government of Liberia is committed to ensuring that educational opportunities are equally available to students from all communities across the country. Therefore, application forms can be picked up, and applications submitted, at County Education Offices.

Female students and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application forms and further information are available at the County Education Office in each county.

Eligibility
These are local scholarships, available only to students of Liberian origin and therefore international students are not eligible to apply.

Students currently holding a local scholarship for the 2015/2016 academic year who are continuing their course of study do not need to re-apply if they have maintained a GPA of 3.0. It is a requirement that scholarship-holders maintain a GPA of 3.0, and therefore scholarships will not be renewed for students who have not achieved the necessary marks.

Selection Criteria:
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, and applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. For students graduating from high school, who do not receive a GPA, a total average mark of 80% is required.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Liberia

Participating Institutions
All local institutions of higher learning in Liberia

Fields of study
The program will prioritize the following disciplines for 2017/2018:
  • education;
  • the sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics;
  • medicine, nursing, and midwifery;
  • engineering, including construction, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering;
  • geology and mining;
  • information technology; and
  • agriculture
Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Duration of program provided candidate maintains a GPA of 3.0

Scholarship benefits
Scholarship shall cover the cost of the program

Method of Application
Application forms can be picked up, and applications submitted, at County Education Offices. Inquiries can also be directed to the Division of Scholarships at the Ministry of Education on cell numbers 0886-547-655 and 0886-522-990.

DEADLINES:
Applications for the 2017/2018 academic year can be submitted from May 8, 2017. Applications close at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2017

PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that applications can only be lodged at County Education Offices.

Please note also that these are local scholarships, and therefore international students are not eligible to apply.

Application Deadline: 2 June 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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