Government of Liberia Local Scholarship Program for Liberian Students 2017/2018

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.

Application Deadline: 2nd June 2017

Eligible Countries: Liberia

To be taken at (country): 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

About the Award: 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. Applications close at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2017.

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.

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.

Type: Undergraduate

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.

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Program: Scholarship shall cover the cost of the program

Duration of Program: Duration of program provided candidate maintains a GPA of 3.0

Undergraduate Scholarships

How to Apply: Application forms can be picked up, and applications submitted, at County Education Offices. Applications close at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2017.

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.

Visit Program Webpage for details

Award Provider: Ministry of Education, Liberia

Important Notes: 

• 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.