The British Embassy and British community in Liberia are delighted to welcome back the 2024–25 cohort of Liberian Chevening Scholars and celebrate their achievements. Chevening is the UK government’s prestigious scholarship programme for future world leaders. It provides fully funded scholarships to aspiring global leaders – including around 400 from Sub‑Saharan Africa – to study a one‑year Master’s degree at any UK university, in any subject.
Chevening selects the best and brightest students based on merit, regardless of their age, gender, ethnic background or disability status. Scholars return home after their study for a minimum of two years. This is important, as it enables Scholars to give back to their country, Liberia. For many Chevening Scholars, the opportunity to further their career and study at some of the world’s leading universities is one that might otherwise be unaffordable. The academic skills and global connections scholars develop enable them to become pioneers in fields ranging from finance to healthcare to governance, returning home ready to contribute to Liberia’s growth.
Chevening has been active in Liberia since 2015. Today, we proudly honour the achievements of the 2024–2025 cohort of Liberian Chevening Scholars, all of whom completed their studies with merit or distinction and have now returned home:
- Austin Moan Baryo, MA in Human Rights, University of Sussex.
- Mildette Agnes Somah, MSc in International Business and Development, University of Sussex.
- Ibrahim Ajami, MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Oxford.
- Jarius Andrew Greeves, MSc in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Sussex.
- Asuquo Okokon, MA in International Development Management, University of Bradford.
- Mohammed Boakai Kamara, MA in Water and Wastewater Processes, Cranfield University.
This year also marks a historic milestone, as Austine Moan Baryo becomes the first visually impaired candidate to be awarded a Chevening Scholarship through support from the Liberia Disability Project, funded by the Chevening Alumni Engagement Fund. Austine thrived as a student of the University of Sussex, saying proudly that his disability never held him back during his time in the UK. His achievement has further paved the way for Phase II of the Chevening Disability Project in Liberia, which is now being implemented in partnership with the National Commission on Disabilities and the Liberia Chevening Alumni Association.
On behalf of the British Embassy, we congratulate all Scholars on their achievements and wish them success as they work to build a peaceful and prosperous Liberia.
