AYV News, February 25, 2025
The Sierra Education Fund (SEF), a non-profit organization registered in Chicago, USA, offered scholarship to 10 deserving students from the engineering faculty.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Goderich Campus of the University.
The initiative aimed at supporting students of Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) provided they maintain good academic standing.
The total funding allocated for this project amounts to 84,700 New Leones (NLE), a significant boost for students who might otherwise struggle with tuition and related expenses. The scholarship program reflects SEF’s commitment to promoting education in Sierra Leone by assisting students with financial constraints to continue their academic journey.
Speaking on the initiative, a representative from the Sierra Education Fund, Mrs Helen Keilie, emphasized the organization’s dedication to ensure that bright and hardworking students have access to higher education opportunities. The scholarship, she said, is specifically designed to reward academic excellence and alleviate financial burdens, enabling students to focus on their studies and contribute meaningfully to national development upon graduation.
Milton Margai Technical University Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Philip John Kanu, welcomed the scholarship initiative, recognizing it as a timely intervention that will enhance student retention and academic performance. The VC&P expressed appreciation for the partnership with SEF and encouraged students to seize the opportunity by maintaining high academic standards.
The Sierra Education Fund continues to seek partnerships and support to expand its scholarship offerings, reinforcing its mission to empower the next generation of Sierra Leonean professionals through education.
