The Martin K. N. Kollie Foundation has provided a major boost to education in Margibi County, awarding over half a million Liberian Dollars to 75 scholarship recipients for enrollment in both Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and Margibi University.
The scholarship initiative, aimed at supporting struggling students from Margibi, attracted more than 1,500 applicants. After a competitive selection process, 75 students were chosen to benefit from the foundation’s financial aid program.
The distribution of scholarship recipients is as follows:
√ 50 students from the Lib Sister Youth Empowerment Vocational Training Program, Kakata
√ 10 students from the Harbel Multilateral Accelerated Vocational Training Program, Harbel
√ 10 students from the Perfect Love Vocational Training Program, Harbel
√ 5 students from Margibi University, Harbel.
The foundation Chief Executive Officer and Liberian exiled activist Martin K. N. Kollie presented a total of six hundred thousand Liberian Dollars (L$600,000) for the three TVET institutions, and addition US$285 for 5 students at Margibi University.
The funds were officially received by Liberian journalist and foundation team member, Emmanuel M. Kangar, Jr., on Thursday, January 8, 2025. Kangar described the educational support as a vital relief for young Margibians in urgent need of academic and vocational opportunities.
“CEO and Comrade Leader Activist Martin K. N. Kollie, I am deeply grateful for your continued concern and commitment to the development of Margibi County, especially in empowering our young people through education and skills training,” Kangar said.
The scholarship program will enable the beneficiaries to earn Certificates and Diplomas in diverse fields, including Plumbing, Masonry, Business, General Agriculture, Tailoring, Food & Nutrition, Carpentry, Electricity & Electronics, Architecture Drafting, Metal Work & Fabrication, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Information Technology, and more. The Margibi University students will also pursue Bachelor’s degrees in their respective fields.
This initiative highlights the foundation’s ongoing commitment to fostering education and skill development among Margibi’s youth, paving the way for greater opportunities in both academic and technical careers.
