FAWE and Mastercard Foundation launch scholarship program for 650 Liberian youths

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Liberia Chapter has announced that 650 marginalized young Liberians will receive scholarships for university education and technical and vocational training (TVET). This initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, marks the first cohort of the program’s Phase II.

The scholarship program saw high demand, receiving 1,447 applications from across 10 counties. Of these, 816 applicants sought university education, while 631 applied for technical and vocational training. The applicant pool included 763 females, 673 males, 28 persons with disabilities, and 111 refugees or internally displaced persons.

The program aims to provide bursary support to help disadvantaged youth overcome financial and social barriers, ultimately fostering economic empowerment through practical skills and higher education.