The Liberia National Students’ Union (LINSU) has issued a strong call to the Government of Liberia to urgently address the worsening financial and living conditions Liberian scholarship students face in Morocco.
In a statement released on March 12, LINSU revealed that the students, who arrived in Morocco in November 2024, are struggling due to the delayed disbursement of their financial allowances. According to the union, each student was provided only $150 USD upon arrival, deemed grossly insufficient for basic survival.
The students were reportedly promised dormitory accommodations before leaving Liberia, but no housing was available upon arrival. This forced many to seek private housing at personal costs ranging from $60 to $90 USD per month. In addition to housing expenses, the students also face unpaid registration fees of up to $100 USD and residence permit charges between $80 and $100 USD.
LINSU described the students’ situation as “utterly unacceptable” and issued a 72-hour ultimatum for the government to address their concerns. The union demands immediate disbursement of the students’ financial allowances, reimbursement for housing and other unexpected costs, and a transparent financial support system to prevent future delays.
The plight of the students was previously highlighted in a formal resolution dated February 27, 2025. In the resolution, the students outlined their severe financial struggles and expressed frustration over the government’s failure to fulfill its commitments. They emphasized that the financial burden and language barrier, due to courses conducted in Arabic and advanced French, significantly affect their academic performance.
LINSU has engaged the Ministries of Education, Finance, and Foreign Affairs through formal communication and is insisting that the government act swiftly. The union warned that any failure to meet their demands within the 72-hour deadline would result in strong and spontaneous resistance from the student community.
The scholarship students, who traveled to Morocco hoping to contribute to Liberia’s development, say they now feel abandoned and neglected. They are urging the government to take immediate action to alleviate their hardship and prevent further deterioration of their academic and living conditions.
