Announcements

2019 UCL Scholarship Announcement

May 3, 2019
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The University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) is happy to announce submissions for the 2019 UCL Higher Education Academic Scholarship begins May 13. The UCL Scholarship program is open to Liberian students and/or students of Liberian descent pursuing a post-secondary education at a U.S. College or University. This year the UCL will award the following:

  • 2 academic scholarships in Science Technology Engineering or Math (STEM)
  • 1 academic scholarship in Athletics
  • 1 academic scholarship in Liberal Arts
  • 1 General Studies

We hope you will apply for the scholarship or share this message with someone who is eligible. Applicants have until July 10  to apply. Visit the UCL Scholarship page for eligibility and submission requirements.

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University Consortium for Liberia scholarship deadline extended to July 31st

March 22, 2018
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by UCL
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University Consortium for Liberia scholarship deadline extended to July 31st

UCL Application 2018

UCL Application Guidelines 2018

The University Consortium for Liberia (UCL) was established in 2015 by the UCL Board of Directors.  The scholarship program is open to Liberian students and/or students of Liberian descent pursuing a post-secondary education at a U.S. College or University.  Priority will be given to students applying to a UCL college/university  considered Institutional Partners.

The UCL Scholarship for Experiential Learning, Study Abroad, Faculty and Student Exchange programs will be announced at a later date, pursuant to funding availability.

 

 *Download Application and Submit Completed Form to UCLSCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM

Download Guidelines

 

Applicants must meet the criteria below:

Higher Education

  • The applicant is applying to or has been accepted into an academic program of study pursuing an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. program
  • Student must be Liberian or of Liberian decent
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit an Academic Transcript
  • Field of Study: Any Field of Study
  • Complete the UCL Scholarship Application
  • Provide 2 letters of Recommendation from any of the following: College Professor, Community Member/Faith Leader, or Current/Former Employer or Government Leader.  (The writer of your letter(s) of recommendation should address Leadership Abilities and Potential) Letters of Recommendation should be e-mailed to the scholarship address with their name, contact info, and academic institution. The subject line should be ‘Student Name’ Reference Letter.
  • Scholarship recipients who received a scholarship in the previous year, can apply annually.
  • Copy of Passport must accompany application for international students and a copy of the F1 visa must accompany the application.

 

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University of Liberia and University of Georgia Sign New MOU

September 19, 2017
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Agribusiness

Last month, The UCL brought the University of Liberia(UL) and the University of Georgia (UGA) together to further partnership discussions. During the August meeting, UL President Ophelia Weeks and UGA Assistant Dean and Director of the Global Programs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dr. Amrit Bart each represented their institution. The two discussed partnership with a specific focus on Agribusiness.

Both parties came to an agreement, which was completed and signed on August 7, 2017. Click Here to read the MOU between UL and UGA.

 

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Emmy Award Winning FOX 5 Reporter Aungelique Proctor will Host the 2017 United for Liberia Gala

September 12, 2017
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by UCL
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For Immediate Release

Contact: Cynthia Blandford
cblandford@ucliberia.com
404-590-1655

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ATLANTA (Sept. 8, 2017) – Award winning reporter Aungelique Proctor from FOX 5 News will host this year’s United for Liberia Global Health Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Morehouse School of Medicine.

“I look forward to serving as Mistress of Ceremonies for this year’s United for Liberia Gala as we continue to address the needs of this West African country which has a wealth of potential,” Proctor said.

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