The President of Faith University College, Robertsfield Highway, Rev. Tailey Garley, has allotted several scholarships to deserving Liberian higher-education students who are financially challenged.
Rev. Garley, during the week provided over a million US dollars’ worth of scholarship to 3,000 Liberian students for the purpose of enhancing their dream of earning degrees in their fields of discipline at Faith University College, Scheifflin Town, Margibi County.
The Faith University College aims at becoming a world Class University that is Christ-centered, purpose-driven, and committed to raising a new generation of leaders to reflect a distinctive worldview in all fields of human endeavors.
The university college has been licensed by the National Commission on Higher Education (NCHE) and the Ministry of Education.
According to President Garley, the scholarship program is restricted to students desirous of enrolling at Faith University College, but nevertheless noted that it will be extended to other institutions in the near future.
When asked about his motive for giving the scholarships, Rev. Garley mentioned that it has been his dream and desire to help desiring Liberian students to obtain higher education.
He intimated that for a country, which has suffered years of civil unrest, Ebola epidemic, COVID-19 and countless socio-economic challenges, speedily recovery in the near future requires, first, the development of the minds of young people through formal and technical education.
He stated that structures put in place for the young people will definitely empower them to become ambassadors for change, which could buttress the government’s drive on education.
“Our state-of-the-art institution educates, trains and equips Liberians for a life of purpose and service, grounded in our mission to raise a new generation of character-centered leaders,” Rev Garley explained.
Faith University College offers specialized degree programs, while MKS Technical Institute serves students of Faith University College who are pursuing vocational training and certification in several technical and vocational disciplines.
The campus of Light Academy Model School is being transformed daily from a grade school into a thriving institution of higher education, maximizing utilization of this state-of-the-art facility in Scheifflin Town, along the Roberts International Airport Highway.
Faith University College offers degrees in nursing, education (primary and secondary), among others.
In 2013 God gave Rev. Tailey Garley and his wife, Pastor Agnes Garley, a vision, and they left their positions of employment and stepped into a faith journey of challenge and celebration to see this vision to reality. “Much gratitude is extended to the volunteers and donors in Liberia and the United States, who shared their talents and generously contribute regularly,” Rev. Tarley stated.
“Today we celebrate Faith University College (and MKS Technical Institute) as a welcoming institution that fosters hope, and is building the next generation of servant leaders. To God be the glory.”