The Office of the Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has announced the successful completion of the inaugural phase of its transformative scholarship program for struggling school-going children across Liberia.
The initiative, according to the VP’s office has further provided essential financial assistance to 380 students from 31 public and private higher learning institutions across Liberia.
This ongoing commitment to education and student empowerment also underscores the government’s dedication to fostering a brighter future for all Liberians, as articulated in the Arrest Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID).
With an investment exceeding US$64,000, the program aims to empower students with a Grade Point Average (GPA) between 2.0 and 3.0, ensuring that financial barriers do not impede their academic aspirations.
In a brief meeting with several beneficiaries, the Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Prince M. Gbieu, quoted the Vice President as saying that the initiative is designed to uplift promising individuals who face challenges in affording higher education.
The scholarship promotes a more inclusive educational landscape that encourages both academic success and personal growth.
Gbieu urged the students to take their education seriously in preparation for future challenges while commending the efforts of the Scholarship Committee within the VP office, as well as his Deputy of Operations, Derick Gaye, for their active involvement in the recruitment process.
To uphold high standards of accountability and transparency, the Scholarship Committee has implemented a rigorous selection process.
The Chief of Staff further announced the forthcoming launch of an online Google platform for the second phase of the recruitment process.
“This approach is part of a broader initiative to implement effective reforms within the educational sector, ensuring that resources are allocated equitably and judiciously. Our comprehensive process aims to identify deserving candidates while enhancing the integrity of the scholarship system,” he noted.
Meanwhile, the program has made a significant impact across a diverse array of institutions, including the University of Liberia (UL), African Methodist Episcopal University (AMEU), and Nimba Vocational Technical Institute.
Others are Cuttington University, Nimba University, Bong Technical College, Grand Bassa Community University, Grand Gedeh Community University, and Booker T. Washington Institute, among others.
