17 LIBERIAN STUDENTS DEPART LIBERIA FOR THE PHILIPPINES TO STUDY UNDER SPEAKER KOON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Seventeen students from across Liberia have departed the country for the Republic of the Philippines to pursue studies under the Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon Scholarship Program. The initiative, fully sponsored by the Speaker, covers both graduate and undergraduate programs, offering a unique opportunity for recipients to achieve their academic goals at internationally recognized institutions. The scholarship package includes essential expenses, reflecting Speaker Koon’s unwavering commitment to human capital development and youth empowerment through quality education. Prior to their departure, the students expressed deep gratitude to Speaker Koon for giving them such opportunity to study abroad. They acknowledged that the program not only transforms their personal prospects but also positions them to make significant contributions to Liberia’s growth and development upon their return. In his remarks, Speaker Koon emphasized that education remains the most powerful tool for national transformation. He urged the beneficiaries to be disciplined, diligent, and exemplary ambassadors for Liberia, both academically and morally, during their stay in the Philippines. The Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon Scholarship Program continues to stand as a testament to the Speaker’s vision of building a more educated and empowered generation capable of driving Liberia toward sustained progress.