APM Terminals Liberia Ltd. has marked the fourth anniversary of its flagship educational scholarship program with a milestone event held on Wednesday, July 16.
The celebration featured the presentation of new scholarship packages and an exclusive guided tour of the port facilities inside the Freeport of Monrovia for beneficiary students. Launched in 2021, the program reflects APM Terminals Liberia Ltd.’s long-term commitment to investing in Liberia’s education sector by annually supporting 120 brilliant but disadvantaged students from six schools across Districts 13 and 14.
The initiative is delivered through the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, in collaboration with school administrators, district representatives, and community leaders.
The students, drawn from Freeway Baptist School, God’s Missionaries Academy (formerly Boakai Konneh Foundation School), Jimmy Jolocon School (Junior and Senior High), God’s Glory Primary School, Rev. Peter Amos George Memorial Academy, and Mother Kebbeh Academy, had their scholarship packages made known to them during a brief presentation ceremony held at the terminal’s premises. Each of the six schools has 20 students benefitting from the program.
This year, APM Terminals Liberia Ltd. is investing over 3 million Liberian dollars to cover school fees for the selected students. The renewed financial commitment reflects the company’s continued dedication to removing barriers to education and empowering young people in its host communities.
Following the presentation, students were taken on a guided tour of the terminal, where they observed operations such as container handling, safety procedures, and logistics coordination. For many, it was their first time visiting the Freeport, offering a rare opportunity to understand how trade infrastructure contributes to national development. The experience was designed to inspire students’ academic and career aspirations by exposing them to opportunities within the maritime and logistics sectors.
Speaking during the event, Ms Natasha Akosua Akakpo, Chair of the CSR Committee and a Communication & Project Officer at APM Terminals Liberia Ltd, emphasized the company’s enduring commitment to educational development.
“This program goes beyond financial support. It’s about investing in the future of Liberia by helping young people see what’s possible. We believe that education and exposure are powerful tools for transformation, and we are proud to have sustained this commitment for five years,” she said.
“Soon, we hope to expand this program; either through the number of students from the schools or by incorporating other schools in our catchment communities.”
Also speaking at the event, Principal of God’s Missionaries Academy, Mr. Abraham Kawah, expressed gratitude to APM Terminals Liberia Ltd. for the continued support.
“This program has made a tangible difference in the lives of our students. We often had enrolment issues, with many of our bright students dropping out because they had little to no financial support at home. However, APM Terminals came to the doorstep of our school and changed that, and we are truly grateful for that.”
Mr. Momolu Gartawiah, parent of one of the beneficiaries, also commended the initiative and thanked APM Terminals for easing their financial burden with the scholarship scheme.
“I have five children. One of them is now benefiting from this scholarship scheme, and, to me, that makes a lot of difference. I know some of the parents here today who also struggle to pay their wards’ fees share similar sentiments. All I can say is that I am truly grateful to APM Terminals, and I hope this initiative is sustained to help the good people of Liberia.
James, a student beneficiary from Rev. Peter Amos George Memorial Academy, shared how the scholarship has transformed his learning experience.
“Without this program, I would have dropped out years ago. For most of us, this project is a life-changing opportunity. The benefit is something we really appreciate as students, as it eases the financial burden on our parents. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to APM Terminals for their tremendous contributions to our educational journey.
The APM Terminals Liberia Ltd.
scholarship program was launched in December 2021 to provide financial support to academically promising but economically disadvantaged students in communities surrounding the Freeport. Beneficiary schools are selected based on both the GOL-Educational requirements and APM Terminals Liberia’s internal impact assessment criteria.
As the program enters its fifth year, APM Terminals Liberia has reaffirmed its intent to expand the initiative to more schools and deepen student engagement through experiential learning opportunities like the terminal tour.
