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Students attending Liberian colleges, universities, and other types of higher institutions have been eligible for financial assistance from the Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) since the organization was established.  The scholarship program emphasizes studies in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and features a competitive application process.  Every student is expected to keep at least a “B” average or grade point average (GPA), as well as to maintain good status in their communities and with their academic institutions, in addition to satisfying the other standards. Please see the application for any additional information.

About the Scholarship Provider:

The Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) holds the belief and operates from the viewpoint that every person in every community has the ability to fulfill their full potential if they are provided with the appropriate opportunities for better health, for better education, for a higher standard of living, and for the opportunity to create meaningful money. CAF works to make these possibilities a reality.

Since its inception in 2015, the Cummings Africa Foundation has committed a significant amount of resources to the development of initiatives in the fields of education, healthcare, and business. The programs and efforts of the Foundation have had an effect on numerous communities all around the country of Liberia, in nearly every county or municipality. The CAF continues to be dedicated to making a positive difference in as many people’s lives as possible throughout as many communities as we can.

Fostering a strong commitment to giving back to Liberia; driving for results; collaborating and practicing a high degree of professional integrity and ethics in carrying out tasks and responsibilities are some of the Foundation’s basic values for its activities.

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Scholarship Sponsor(s):  Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) 

Scholarship Country:  Liberia

Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded

Study Level: Undergraduate 

Nationality: International Students

Scholarship Offer:

• The Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) will be responsible for providing the financial support for the scholarships, which will be used to cover the total cost of tuition.

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Eligibility for Scholarship.

• The application process is open to Liberian residents who have a solid academic history, currently reside in Liberia, and are committed to serving Liberia.
• Applicants whose primary interests are in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and agriculture are the only ones who can submit a valid application.
• To be eligible, you must fulfill the following requirements: 
• Be a citizen of Liberia who resides in Liberia and have an understanding of CAF priorities; 
• Have completed a four-year Bachelor degree program or is a year one Bachelor student from an accredited university; or have received admission to attend a Bachelor or Master’s degree program; 
• Possess a high level of fluency in comprehension, spoken, and written English; 
• Have no criminal record and be no older than 35 years old.
• The Liberia Senior High School Certificate Examination certificate, also known as the WASSCE certificate, must be shown by each and every applicant for admission to the undergraduate degree program. Scholarship applicants who are already enrolled at an authorized university are needed to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in order to be considered. In order to graduate from high school or get entrance into associated programs of interest at an approved university in Liberia, candidates must receive a score in the Division 1 category. Please be aware that the CAF retains the right to carry out background checks on candidates as well as reference checks on any documents that are submitted by applicants.
• Please be aware that submitting an application that contains any instances of plagiarism or falsification will result in automatic disqualification at any point during the program. 

Nationality

The Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) STEM Scholarship for Liberia Students 2023/2024   is open to all International Students

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Application Procedure

• Kindly submit your application by filling out the form in accordance with the aforementioned directions. 
• This entire application must be completed in English and either typewritten in black ink or printed from a computer. 2. All forms must be completed in the order listed above.
• Before moving on with the application, you must first read all of the instructions that are included on each page of the following application.
• Responses to questions have to be thoughtfully and entirely given. It would be greatly appreciated if you could try your best to keep your comments within the allotted space using the standard font size.
• Please send all completed applications to the CAF Office through email or in accordance with the specific instructions. You should make sure that you are aware of all of the due dates and requirements for this application before you start working on it because these things can only be amended based on choices made by the administration. Because of this, you will have a better idea of how much time you need to set up for yourself to prepare your submission.
• Applications that are missing required information will not be evaluated.
• If you are not already enrolled as a student at a university in Liberia, please apply for admissions at the earliest possible opportunity.
• Please provide a completed copy of your resume or CV.
• All successful candidates will be asked to sign a contract with CAF, which will commit them to serve the country for a period of two years, either by providing basic community services in their field of study or by working for CAF when the organization requires their services. This contract is redeemable on a year-for-year basis for after returning to work in Liberia, which means that as long as a person fulfills the service obligation, they will not be required to make any payments whatsoever.
• CAF makes every effort to enroll students in the college and degree program that are the most suitable fit for the organization’s primary fields of focus.
• In the event that the recipient violates the terms of this contract in any way, CAF reserves the right to terminate the agreement.
• Please provide two color photographs in passport size.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF) STEM Scholarship for Liberia  Students 2023/2024  is currently open. It is worth noting that the scholarship is renewable each year.