GRAND BASSA COUNTY — Five hundred parents in Grand Bassa County will soon experience relief from the burden of paying tuition for their children in high schools, junior high schools, technical and vocational schools, and universities. This opportunity comes through the Nyonblee Cares Foundation, which has committed to sponsoring the education of these students.
The only responsibility for the students will be maintaining the required grade point averages to stay on the scholarship program. The program is sponsored by the Nyonblee Cares Foundation in collaboration with the office of Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate.
On Friday, August 9, 2024, numerous young people, along with parents representing their absent children, gathered in Buchanan City, Grand Bassa County, where they patiently stood in long lines at the fairground to collect scholarship application forms. After collecting the forms, students took them home to fill out and then submitted them to the scholarship committee, chaired by Mr. Robert Stewart, head of the Nyonblee Cares Foundation, for review. Eligible students who meet the program’s criteria will be selected and sponsored for their studies at various institutions.
The scholarship program, managed by the Nyonblee Cares Foundation in collaboration with Senator Karnga-Lawrence’s office, aims to provide scholarship opportunities to over 500 deserving students from Grand Bassa County. The program is expected to expand to other counties, including Margibi, Lofa, Bong, Nimba, and Cape Mount. Targeted groups include high school students in grades 10 through 12, university students, those interested in technical and vocational education, and girls in junior high school from grades 7 to 10.
In addition to this, four scholarships will be awarded for educational opportunities in China. This extensive scholarship initiative is part of Senator Lawrence’s ongoing commitment to developing the minds of young people, preparing them to become future leaders and productive citizens. The new scholarships will supplement the existing eleven scholarships for Rwanda, which will replace eight students who are graduating, including two who just returned to Liberia after completing their studies.
The Nyonblee Cares Foundation, a registered non-governmental, non-profit charitable organization, is dedicated to improving the socio-economic welfare of marginalized, disadvantaged, and vulnerable citizens in Liberia. The Foundation focuses on charitable health, educational, and economic empowerment initiatives, aiming to uplift marginalized and vulnerable women, youth, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
The Foundation’s objectives are to improve health conditions in rural communities by providing preventive healthcare and health education and by constructing and equipping midwife centers through its mobile clinic programs. It also promotes quality and sustainable education in Liberia by providing resources through established resource centers, including library and internet service centers, and by creating standardized programs for elementary schools.
Additionally, the Foundation offers educational scholarships and financial assistance to disadvantaged individuals through the Rev. Dr. Abba G. Karnga Education Scholarship Program. It seeks to empower women and girls by providing skill training, micro-finance loans, and constructing market buildings and meeting halls, particularly in rural areas. The organization also focuses on promoting community service, increasing access to safe drinking water, improving sanitation, and advocating for better hygiene practices. It supports the elderly, disabled, vulnerable, and abandoned children by providing shelter, facilities, and welfare subsidies. The Foundation also organizes forums, seminars, and camps to promote good living habits, moral values, and self-confidence. In addition, it raises awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as HIV/AIDS and educates young people about the dangers of teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and alcohol abuse.
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