Amos P. Wisseh Scholarship Scheme Offering 50% Tuition Scholarships at J.W. Harris University

Are you a high school graduate, a student currently writing the WASSCE, or a member of the general public looking to earn a university degree without letting financial constraints hold you back? A major funding opportunity has officially been launched! The Amos P. Wisseh Scholarship Scheme is now accepting applications to award 50% tuition scholarships to deserving students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at J.W. Harris University.

This initiative is specifically designed to expand access to tertiary education, lower financial barriers, and empower the next generation of skilled professionals across Liberia.

Program Overview

• Scholarship Name: Amos P. Wisseh Scholarship Scheme
• Partner Institution: J.W. Harris University
• Coverage: 50% Tuition Scholarship (Selected students will be responsible for paying the remaining 50% balance).
• Academic Level: Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree (All available courses)
• Location: Banjor, Lower Virginia, Monrovia, Liberia
• Application Window: June 15, 2026 – July 20, 2026

Institutional Accreditation & Regulatory Status
J.W. Harris University is a fully recognized and heavily certified center for higher education in Liberia. The institution holds complete credentials from the following governing bodies:

• National Oversight: Fully accredited by the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE), the government's official body responsible for overseeing and accrediting higher education institutions.
• The Liberia Board of Nursing and Midwifery
• The Bureau of Physician Assistant
• The Bureau of Laboratory Technology
• The Bureau of Maritime Studies

Academic Colleges, Programs & Regular Tuition Rates
The scholarship applies across all departments. Beneficiaries will pay only half of the standard credit hour rates listed below:
1. College of Engineering & Computer Science ($15 Per Credit Hour)

• Information Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Architecture
• Maritime Studies

2. College of Health Sciences ($15 Per Credit Hour)

• Public Health
• Nursing
• Laboratory Technology

3. College of Business & Public Administration ($10 Per Credit Hour)

• Accounting
• Management & Office Management
• Public Administration
• Banking and Finance
• Procurement
• Customs Administration

4. College of Social Sciences ($10 Per Credit Hour)

• Mass Communication
• Sociology
• Criminal Justice
• Social Work
• Economics

5. College of Agriculture ($10 Per Credit Hour)

• Agriculture

6. College of Education ($10 Per Credit Hour)

• Teacher Education

Strategic Context: Higher Education in Liberia
This scholarship scheme is driven by a mission to solve a critical shortage of university-level qualifications across the country. According to verified national data from the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS, 2022):

• "The distribution of educational attainment shows that a large proportion of the population has low levels of education, with a very low tertiary education attainment (4.4 per cent out of the entire population)."
• By reducing credit-hour costs, the Amos P. Wisseh Scholarship Scheme seeks to actively raise this 4.4% threshold, expanding the skilled human capital necessary to spark robust economic growth and community development across Liberia.

Critical Step-by-Step Selection Process
Submitting an application is the initial step and does not guarantee an immediate award. Shortlisted candidates must successfully navigate the following multi-stage academic clearance process:

• Digital Screening: Review of the initial online application form files. Only shortlisted candidates will move forward.
• Aptitude Testing: Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for the University's Entrance and Screening Examination.
• Formal Admission: Candidates who successfully pass the entrance exam must also secure formal, official admission status with J.W. Harris University before the scholarship is formally applied to their account.

How to Submit Your Application
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