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Scholarship Programme

The Dr. Chernor M.B. Jalloh University Scholarship

Tuition-only university scholarships for the youth of Dogoloya.

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Get notified when it opensApplications open 15 July 2026

Covers

100% of UNIMAK tuition fees

University

University of Makeni (UNIMAK)

Phase 1 awards

15 scholarships (5 / year, 2026–2028)

Level

Undergraduate or postgraduate

About the scholarship

Tuition paid directly to UNIMAK

A 10-year funding initiative (2026–2036) established by Dr. Chernor M.B. Jalloh — legal practitioner, lecturer, philanthropist, and native of Dogoloya — to ensure financial limitations never block the ambitions of promising local youth. The programme cultivates a new generation of skilled professionals and change-makers for Dogoloya and Sierra Leone.

Qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply — supporting girls’ education is central to breaking generational barriers and building inclusive community leadership.

What it covers

  • 100% of university tuition fees, paid directly to UNIMAK each academic year.

What it does not cover

  • Rent or accommodation in Makeni
  • Feeding and transport
  • Textbooks, laptops, and personal academic project fees

Who can apply

  • Be a native or permanent resident of Dogoloya Town.
  • Be an active member of YOUNGEN, or willing to register as a Full Member upon selection.
  • Have gained admission to (or met all requirements to enrol in) an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK).
  • Demonstrate genuine financial need through verifiable community tracking.
  • Be committed to completing the full programme and able to reside in Makeni for its duration.

What you’ll need

  1. 1A one-page Letter of Interest / Personal Statement (typed in the form).
  2. 2Official UNIMAK Admission Letter.
  3. 3Valid WASSCE Result.
  4. 4One recent passport-sized photograph.

Applications are submitted online through this website. Complete the form accurately and ensure all information is correct before submitting.

Selection & safeguards

How applications are selected
  • Phase 1 — A YOUNGEN Selection Committee evaluates applications against a strict needs-and-merit rubric to form a shortlist.
  • Phase 2 — Shortlisted names are sent to the donor, Dr. Chernor M.B. Jalloh, for final review and approval.
Confidentiality

All sensitive documents — financial statements, family disclosures, and personal hardship details — are handled with strict data privacy and are accessible only to authorised members of the selection committee.

Honesty & anti-fraud

This is a highly competitive, needs-based award for families genuinely lacking financial alternatives. False, forged, or misleading information results in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban from future YOUNGEN opportunities.

Key dates

  1. Application Opening

    15 July 2026

  2. Application Closing

    20 August 2026 (Midnight)

  3. Vetting & Interviews

    25–30 August 2026

  4. Final Selection Announcement

    5 September 2026

  5. Academic Year Start

    As designated by the University

Ready to apply?

Invest in your future and give back to Dogoloya. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and have your documents ready.

Get notified when it opensApplications open 15 July 2026

Questions? +232 78 675680 · younggenerationofdogoloya@gmail.com

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