21/09/2026
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA
MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS
National Youth Pathway Program (NYPP) — Component 8
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT — MYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (TRACKS 2 AND 3)
To All Prospective Applicants and the General Public, The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Liberia is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the MYS Scholarship Program — Component 8 of the National Youth Pathway Program (NYPP).
The program provides financial support to eligible Liberian youth pursuing undergraduate education at approved public universities and community colleges across all 15 counties, and postgraduate financial aid to eligible Liberian students enrolled in or accepted for a Master's degree program. This is a merit-based, equity-sensitive scholarship designed for young Liberians who have the academic ability to succeed but face financial barriers to accessing education. We especially encourage applications from women and girls, persons with disabilities, youth from rural counties, at-risk young people, and those who are the first in their household to access tertiary education.
TWO TRACKS ARE OPEN FOR APPLICATION:
Track 2 — Undergraduate Scholarship: This track supports students enrolled at or accepted by the University of Liberia, Lofa University, Nimba University, B**g Technical College, Tubman University, or any of the six accredited community colleges serving all 15 counties. The scholarship covers the full semester tuition and registration fees, paid directly to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant. To qualify, new entrants must have a minimum overall Grade 12 average of 80%. Continuing students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Track 3 — Master's Degree Financial Aid: This track provides a fixed financial aid award of USD $500 per semester to eligible Liberian students pursuing a Master's degree at a recognised institution in Liberia or internationally. To qualify, applicants must hold a completed undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The financial aid is a partial contribution paid directly to the institution.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Application Window: September 19 – 28, 2026. The application window closes at 11:59 PM on September 28, 2026. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted under any circumstances.
WASSCE Requirement: WASSCE is NOT required. An admission letter from your institution and your high school grade sheet serve as the academic entry requirement.
PWD Quota: A minimum of 10% of all scholarship awards in each track is reserved for persons with disabilities. Disability status is self-declared and may be supported by a medical letter or disability card.
Community Service: All scholarship recipients are required to contribute a maximum of 20 hours of team-based community service per semester as a condition of maintaining the scholarship. This is not optional.
Relocation Allowance: Students from counties without a local institution — Rivercess, River Gee, Gbarpolu, and Margibi — may be eligible for a one-time relocation startup allowance. This must be indicated on the application form and supported by a letter from a local government official or community chair.
Scholarship Payment: All scholarship awards are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the successful applicant. No cash is issued to applicants.
All applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
• Be a Liberian citizen — a valid Liberian Birth Certificate AND National ID card are both mandatory; your application will be rejected without both documents
• Not hold an active full scholarship or bursary from another government or development partner covering the same period
• Have no prior record of dismissal from an educational institution for academic misconduct
• Be resident in the county through which you are applying — confirmed by a letter from a local government official or community chair
• Submit a complete application package before the published deadline — applications with missing documents, blank fields, or unclear scans will be returned without processing
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are submitted by email. To apply, download the application form for your track from the designated MoYS scholarship email address or the Ministry of Youth and Sports website. Complete every field in the form and attach all required supporting documents. Send your completed form and all supporting documents together in a single email to the submission addresses below before 11:59 PM on September 28, 2026. You will receive an email confirmation when your application is received — keep this as proof of submission.
Use the following subject line when sending your email:
MYS Scholarship Application — [Your Full Name] — [Track 2 or Track 3] — [Your County]
SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Email your completed application form and all supporting documents — in a single email — to the Humana Resource Director- Rev. Grace Nyanway at [email protected] and CC. the National coordinator [email protected] and the Project lead at [email protected]
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
For Track 2 — Undergraduate Scholarship, your package must include:
1. Completed and signed Track 2 application form;
2. Liberian Birth Certificate or National ID card;
3. Grade 12 report card or transcript showing a minimum overall average of 80% (new entrants), or official academic transcript showing a minimum GPA of 2.5 (continuing students);
4. Admission letter from your institution (new entrants) or proof of enrollment and current GPA (continuing students);
5. A letter of recommendation from your principal or academic dean;
6. A community leader or local government letter confirming your county of residence;
7. Two recent passport-sized photographs; and
8. A completed Self-Declaration Form.
**If applying for the relocation allowance, include a letter from a local government official or community chair.
** If applying under the PWD quota, include a medical letter or disability card.
For Track 3 — Master's Financial Aid, your package must include:
1. A completed and signed Track 3 application form;
2. Liberian Birth Certificate or National ID card;
3. Undergraduate degree certificate or official undergraduate academic transcript showing a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
4. Acceptance letter or enrollment confirmation from your Master's program;
5. Two letters of recommendation — one academic and one professional;
6. A personal statement of maximum 500 words on how your program contributes to Liberia's national development;
7. Two recent passport-sized photographs; and
8. A completed Self-Declaration Form.
We look forward to receiving your application. This scholarship is an investment by the Government of Liberia in you and in the future of this nation. We urge all eligible young Liberians to apply.
NOTE: the application form will be posted in MYS WhatsApp channel on WhatsApp. The link to the channel will be posted in the comments.
