By Patrick Teah Jr.
The People’s Power Movement, in collaboration with the Martin K. N. Kollie Foundation, has announced the selection of 100 beneficiaries for sponsorship to sit the entrance examination and aptitude test at the University of Liberia.
The initiative, which attracted 1,154 applicants, aims to empower, educate, and inspire young Liberians by removing financial barriers to higher education. Organizers say all entrance fees, valued at L$300,000, will be fully covered for the selected candidates.
The beneficiaries have been instructed to report to the University of Liberia Capitol Hill campus on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with their official high school documents and identification cards.
According to the organizers, the program prioritizes inclusion, with persons living with disabilities also considered during the selection process.
The full list of selected beneficiaries includes: Faith Suah, Saah Levi Joseph, Yassah Gray, Mohammed Donzo, Mark W. Richards, Tumani Kargbo, Benaiah T. Soclo, Daniel Logan, Ousman Diallo, Janet T. Gardour, Mohammed Daramy, Jessey W. Togba, Foka Oumaru Kromah, Daouda S. Sarnor, Silvanus K. Koffa, Prince S. Kollie, Barbra Koon, Abraham Gartee Blamasee, Grace Robert, George S. Kiazolu, Mike Adokoh, Rose J.V. Barry, Precious A. Konoh, Albertha Shelman, Sidiki B. Konata, Emmanuel Laywhyee, Louise Yannah, Josephine B. Addison, Angeline Walker, Varney V. Dukuly, Daniel S. Tamba, Daniel Goumorlor, George S. Tengbeh, Daniel Wonlebay Jr., Love Laynzuihn Paul, Emmanuel F. Koffeh, Andrew C. Bah, Willie Kennedy, Dearest Blessing Walker, Musu Teah, Martina N. Fanciah, Precious D. Hinneh, Akoi Karsor, Austin Paye Jah, Darius Lloyd, Natasha Toe, Eric L. Porte, Siaffa Massaquoi, Promise M. Nuah, Joseph M. Tweh, Love Voker, Marion Y. Konoe, Wilmont Garlima Kayekayboye, Michael Mathies, Wilfred Kai Hilton, Abigail F. Jackson, Joetta S. Yeaneh, Augustine Flomo, Boimah H. Fahnbulleh, Mercy K. Paye, Diana Varney, Justin Winker, Fatu J. Golee, Joseph Mulbah, Jackson Fahnloe Kerkulah, Kalifala A. Konneh, Joyce Destined Oberly, Nana Singbeh, Gibson B. Flomo, Mamie Flomo, Archie Harris Gboue, Mulbah Aggrey, Chris Solo Kanmoh, Amos Moore, Abraham Nyei, Princess Esther Perry, Korpo Nenneh, Rebecca Milton, Cynthia M. Kollie, Angel Dennis, Josuah Pewee, S. Geneva D. Garnett, Joseph Sackor, Hannah D. Bolay, Nehemiah Godwin Yah, J. Nukadai Kpanah, George Watkins Jr., Abigail S. Passawee, Matthew Flomo, Lydia Kluboh Gayflor, Blessing Cassell, Joseph M. Dolo, Beatrice Blamo, Emmanuel D. Yeagar, Alieu Kromah, Eve Favor Eshun, Rufus Varney Kollie, Anthoniette Koomson, Yanquoi Yarkpazuo, and Sandra Nyenka.
In a statement, exiled activist Martin K. N. Kollie emphasized that the initiative is part of a broader effort to provide tangible support and empowerment to Liberians seeking higher education opportunities.
The organizers say the program has now supported 200 students within a year, underscoring what they describe as a growing commitment to practical solutions in the education sector.
They reaffirmed their message that empowering citizens through education remains key to national development, stressing that “the people must be empowered.”
