Scholarships

The William R. Tolbert Baptist University is a school of QUALITY in everything we do; we are not opting for rank in quantity. We do not want to be the largest university in Liberia; we aspire to being the BEST University in West Africa, best in Academic Specific and best in Character.

Our Baptist High Schools are our first line feeder schools; these students desire quality university education, but their rural conditions make it impossible for them to afford quality education, capable of educating them both in mind and morals.

Scholarship Sources

Rural Need Based Scholarship:

Young women are especially vulnerable, many get pregnant early, some enter early marriages, yet, about 60% of graduates from our high schools are females.

The annual fees, which include: Boarding, Meals, 20-hours Electricity, Computers with most Textbooks and Internet is only US$2,800.00 It is against this back drop that we solicit thirty scholarships for Ladies, twenty-five scholarships for Gens.

Academic Scholarship:

The VALEDICTORIAN of LBMEC High School, enters on full Scholarship but must maintain an average of 3.3 GPA. Students with an average of 3.75GPA may apply for full or partial scholarship.

Special Gift & Talent Scholarship:

Student with special gifts in music, art, dance, sports, drama, etc. maintaining an average 2.2+ GPA may apply for a full or partial scholarship.

President William Richard Tolbert, Jr. Scholarship Fund:

President William R. Tolbert, Jr. Scholarship Fund was formally launched during the Centennial Celebration of the life and legacy of President Tolbert, honoring his legacy and his contributions to Liberia, Africa, and the world. The first organizational meeting was held in December of 2012 at the home of Mrs. Edna Tolbert Bailey, Sister of the deceased, President William Richard Tolbert Jr., in Bentol City, Montserrado County, Liberia. Dr. William R. Tolbert was president of Liberia from 1971 and was overthrown by a military coup d’etat on April 12, 1980.

As a visionary, one of President Tolbert’s greatest achievements was to educate children Whom he called his precious and individuals from various parts of the world, and build an intellectually sound and stable society. He especially empowered Liberian women and men through education and the promoted of the value of hard work to maintain gainful employment and economic sustainability.

William R. Tolbert JR. Foundation Scholarship

W. R. Tolbert Jr., 20th President of Liberia
Scholarship Available

Scholarship available for the most promising student based on merit, integrity, and non-biased appraisal. Accepting applications for individuals currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the W. R. Tolbert Jr. Baptist University on a full-time basis. Scholarship will cover a portion of the University’s tuition/fees – $250.00 (USD) per semester. Applicants must be Liberians based in Liberia.

CRITERIA:
Transcript showing GPA 3.0+
3 Reference Letters

one from your community
one from your school
one from your church/organization

College Acceptance Letter
Proof of involvement in community service
Demonstrates need for financial support

Applications may be picked up from the Admissions Office at the W. R. Tolbert Jr. Baptist University.
Scholarship application deadline (September 15, 2023)

Application

Requirements

You are a full-time student (at least 12 points).
You applied for financial aid on time.
You are meeting the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards.