MKNK Foundation Announces First Cohort of Foreign Scholarship Support Program

The MKNK Foundation has released the official list of 50 vetted and qualified beneficiaries for Cohort 1 of its Foreign Scholarship Support and Technical Assistance Program, marking a major step forward in its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Liberians at home and abroad.

The initiative, described as a long-term national empowerment strategy, aims to support at least 50 Liberians per cohort, with a bold goal of helping a minimum of 10 Liberians travel for study opportunities every year beginning next year. According to the Foundation, this effort is designed to build a new generation of globally trained professionals who will return to contribute to Liberia’s growth and development.

“If not Liberians first, then who?” the Foundation stated as it unveiled the names of the selected candidates. The team emphasized that this program reflects its belief that true activism goes beyond advocacy—it requires inspiring, impacting, and empowering real people with real opportunities.

While Cohort 1 has now been finalized, applicants who were not selected are encouraged to remain hopeful, as they will receive priority consideration in Cohort 2.

List of Selected Beneficiaries – Cohort 1:

1. D Michael Olamide Williams
2. Henry Berrian
3. Jacob Gonlesiah Weh, Jr.
4. Sekou Sumala Kromah
5. Christian C. Washington
6. Joseph M. Worlo
7. D. Christopher Johnson, II
8. J. Stone Befoh-Sieh
9. Mohammed A. Jalloh
10. Ezekiel Nyanfor
11. Nehwon Saye Suah
12. Emmanuel G. G. Yamba
13. Olivia J. Toe
14. Abednego F. Sumo
15. Darlington Tarnue Zayzay
16. D. Freeman Myers
17. Lawrence Gray
18. Samuel H. Griffiths II
19. Titus Blama
20. Nikwan B. Kpayea
21. Emmanuel Mahn
22. Harris D. Z. Goitoewoe
23. Cyrise S. Williams
24. Satta Brando Massaquoi
25. Jacob Weh
26. Lawrence Wisdom Morris
27. Teddy E. Seyon
28. Alieu Jack Burphy
29. Flomo G. Kalaplee
30. Andrew Jaye
31. Lee Nagbe Cooper
32. Joel Kotatee Doe Jr.
33. Jerome Wollor
34. Push K. Kofa
35. Ebernezer O. Lawal
36. Andrew B. W. Jaye, Jr.
37. Kaipee Newray
38. Garmai G. Yorbor
39. Francis Nyenswah Doe
40. Janet Carr
41. Margaret T. Kyne
42. Edwina Jimmy
43. Genesis T. Bropleh
44. Madea Nimely
45. Jerry Yarsiah
46. Antoinette F. Vanwen
47. Nyepan Jlateh, Jr.
48. Jartu Kerkulah
49. Romeo Rogers
50. Abraham Kamara

The Foundation underscored that this effort is only the beginning. With more work, more innovation, and more action on the horizon, the program is expected to expand significantly in future cycles.