- September 25, 2024
- Posted by: James Wotoe
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SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Government of Liberia Announces Scholarship Opportunities for the 2024/2025 Academic Year in Partnership with the Government of Morocco.
The Government of Liberia, in collaboration with the Government of Morocco, is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for the 2024/2025 academic year. The scholarships are available for studies in Medical Science (General Medicine – Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Degrees) and Engineering (Graduate Programs).
Scholarship Programs Available:
II.Doctoral Degree in Medical Specialties:
The following specialized medical science courses are offered:
– Oncology
– Clinical Pathology
– Pediatric Medicine
– Geriatric Medicine
– Gastroenterology
– Cardiology
– Neuroscience
1.Master’s Degree in Engineering:
The available disciplines include:
– Construction Engineering
– Mechanical Engineering
– Electrical Engineering
– Civil Engineering
– Environmental Engineering
– Telecommunication Engineering
– Computer Engineering
– Electronics Engineering
– Mining Engineering
III. Bachelor’s Degree:
– General Medicine
Note: All studies will be conducted entirely in French.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria For Bachelor’s Degree (General Medicine):
– Be a Liberian national.
– Have graduated from high school in 2023 or 2024 with a minimum average of 80% (Grade “B” or higher).
– Have successfully passed the WAEC or WASSCE exams, including credits in Mathematics and English
– Be no older than 22 years at the time of application.
For Master’s and Doctoral Degree (Medical Specialties):
– Be a Liberian national.
– Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher.
– Be no older than 35 years at the time of application.
Application Requirements:
Eligible candidates must submit. THREE (3) SETS of the following documents:
- Notarized copies of the high school transcript and diploma.
- Notarized copies of the WAEC or WASSCE certificate.
- Photocopy of the birth certificate.
- Photocopy of a valid ECOWAS-Liberian Biometric Passport (valid for at least five years).
- A valid medical certificate (preferably from the Jorkpen Town Medical Lab, located opposite Don Bosco High School, 8th Street, Sinkor).
- Six recent passport-size photos with a white background. The candidate’s full name and nationality must be written on the back of each photo.
- Statement of Intent for Bachelor’s applicants, detailing the applicant’s academic background, reasons for choosing the field of study, potential to succeed, and how the degree would contribute to Liberia’s development.
- Research Proposal for Master’s and Doctoral applicants in Medical Specialties.
- A comprehensive CV with contact details (phone number and email address).
- Two recent letters of recommendation (one academic and one professional).
- A recent police clearance.
Submission Deadlines:
– Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree applicants.
– Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM for Doctoral Degree (Medical Specialties) applicants.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submission Address:
Director of Scholarships
Division of Scholarships
Ministry of Education
Ministerial Complex, Congo Town
For further inquiries, contact the Division of Scholarships at 0770421201 / 0776871512 (available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
For additional information regarding the Ministry, please contact: J. Maxime Bleetahn, Director of Communications & Public Relations at 0777-212197 or 0886-565-264.
Website: moeliberia.com
Facebook: Ministry of Education-Liberia
Hotline: 1416