The affected students were recipients of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarship Program, which provided full tuition support for aspiring educators pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. The program, active in several Liberian universities, was designed to increase access to teacher training, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Following the abrupt termination of USAID’s financial support, the students were left with unpaid tuition arrears totaling US$12,732.94, putting their academic futures in jeopardy.
In response, the Office of the Superintendent through Hon. Kou Meapeh Gono, has pledged to cover the full amount of the outstanding fees. The intervention is being hailed as a lifeline for the students and a firm statement of the county’s commitment to education.
“This Administration remains deeply committed to the future of our young people. Education is not a privilege for a few—it is a right for all,” Superintendent Gono said in a statement. “Our intervention is not just about paying arrears; it is about protecting dreams and preserving hope.”
Superintendent Gono also revealed that the county is in active discussions with the Ministry of Education and other national stakeholders to explore long-term solutions, including the possibility of sustained government support for affected students.
The Nimba County Administration emphasized its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and reaffirmed its role as an advocate for every child’s right to quality learning, regardless of financial status.
The Nimba County Administration has stepped in to prevent 183 students at Nimba University from dropping out of school after the sudden withdrawal of a key scholarship program by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The affected students were recipients of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarship Program, which provided full tuition support for aspiring educators pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. The program, active in several Liberian universities, was designed to increase access to teacher training, particularly for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Following the abrupt termination of USAID’s financial support, the students were left with unpaid tuition arrears totaling US$12,732.94, putting their academic futures in jeopardy.
In response, the Office of the Superintendent through Hon. Kou Meapeh Gono, has pledged to cover the full amount of the outstanding fees. The intervention is being hailed as a lifeline for the students and a firm statement of the county’s commitment to education.
“This Administration remains deeply committed to the future of our young people. Education is not a privilege for a few—it is a right for all,” Superintendent Gono said in a statement. “Our intervention is not just about paying arrears; it is about protecting dreams and preserving hope.”
Superintendent Gono also revealed that the county is in active discussions with the Ministry of Education and other national stakeholders to explore long-term solutions, including the possibility of sustained government support for affected students.
The Nimba County Administration emphasized its unwavering commitment to inclusive education and reaffirmed its role as an advocate for every child’s right to quality learning, regardless of financial status.
