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The Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago awards three scholarships
worth Le7,000,000 at Fourah Bay College, and appeals to Sierra Leoneans abroad
to invest in human capital development at home
CHICAGO – As Sierra Leone continues the arduous journey of national reconstruction after a
decade of bloody civil war, it is crystal clear that investment in education is an essential catalyst
for sustainable development. However, government resources are finite; and family budgetary
constraints often limit the scope of educational opportunities for many students. Non-profit
organizations such as the Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago can make a difference
in the lives of hardworking Sierra Leonean students through the establishment of much-needed
scholarships.
“The community of Sierra Leoneans abroad has a critical role to play in the development of
Sierra Leone,” said Rosemarie Tamba, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sierra Leone
Community Association of Chicago. “It is only when we strengthen our resolve to build on the
lessons of the past that it will be possible for us to secure a new future for all in Sierra Leone.”
“These scholarship awards symbolize the collective visionary commitment of our association to
infuse resources in the areas of education and public health in Sierra Leone ” said Alie Kabba,
President of the association.
The three lucky recipients of the scholarship awards were interviewed at the UBC Church,
Lumley, Freetown by a panel comprised of Mrs. Hilda Lamboi, Rev. John Sesay and Mrs.
Elizabeth Young. In a signed affidavit, Rev. Sesay affirmed that the interview was conducted
without bias.
George Seiya, studying electronic and electronic engineering, wrote an essay on “The Future of
Alternative Vehicles,” stating the growing energy need and environmental concerns surrounding
today’s conventional vehicles.
Daniel B. Koroma, studying law in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, wrote an essay on the
current concern about career development.
Augustine Marrah, also studying law in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, wrote an essay
on the essence of local courts and customary law in Sierra Leone.
“We congratulate the three recipients and wish them well in their academic pursuits,” said
Emmanuel Allie, Vice President of the association and Project Coordinator of the scholarship
program. “Our thanks to those in Chicago who made this project a reality through generous
financial contribution or in-kind donation.”
In addition to the scholarship awards, the association recently shipped a container of three
thousand textbooks, two hundred gallons of paints, ten barrels of used clothes and shoes, and
five hundred hospital bed sheets/blankets to Sierra Leone.
The Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit
and non-political organization incorporated in the State of Illinois to provide charitable and
educational assistance to Sierra Leonean immigrants and refugees in metropolitan Chicago.
Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago
10 West 35th Street, Suite 9D3-1
Chicago, IL. 60616
Tel: 312-808-9560
Fax: 312-808-9563
e-mail: SierraLeone@sbcglobal.net
worth Le7,000,000 at Fourah Bay College, and appeals to Sierra Leoneans abroad
to invest in human capital development at home
CHICAGO – As Sierra Leone continues the arduous journey of national reconstruction after a
decade of bloody civil war, it is crystal clear that investment in education is an essential catalyst
for sustainable development. However, government resources are finite; and family budgetary
constraints often limit the scope of educational opportunities for many students. Non-profit
organizations such as the Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago can make a difference
in the lives of hardworking Sierra Leonean students through the establishment of much-needed
scholarships.
“The community of Sierra Leoneans abroad has a critical role to play in the development of
Sierra Leone,” said Rosemarie Tamba, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Sierra Leone
Community Association of Chicago. “It is only when we strengthen our resolve to build on the
lessons of the past that it will be possible for us to secure a new future for all in Sierra Leone.”
“These scholarship awards symbolize the collective visionary commitment of our association to
infuse resources in the areas of education and public health in Sierra Leone ” said Alie Kabba,
President of the association.
The three lucky recipients of the scholarship awards were interviewed at the UBC Church,
Lumley, Freetown by a panel comprised of Mrs. Hilda Lamboi, Rev. John Sesay and Mrs.
Elizabeth Young. In a signed affidavit, Rev. Sesay affirmed that the interview was conducted
without bias.
George Seiya, studying electronic and electronic engineering, wrote an essay on “The Future of
Alternative Vehicles,” stating the growing energy need and environmental concerns surrounding
today’s conventional vehicles.
Daniel B. Koroma, studying law in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, wrote an essay on the
current concern about career development.
Augustine Marrah, also studying law in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, wrote an essay
on the essence of local courts and customary law in Sierra Leone.
“We congratulate the three recipients and wish them well in their academic pursuits,” said
Emmanuel Allie, Vice President of the association and Project Coordinator of the scholarship
program. “Our thanks to those in Chicago who made this project a reality through generous
financial contribution or in-kind donation.”
In addition to the scholarship awards, the association recently shipped a container of three
thousand textbooks, two hundred gallons of paints, ten barrels of used clothes and shoes, and
five hundred hospital bed sheets/blankets to Sierra Leone.
The Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit
and non-political organization incorporated in the State of Illinois to provide charitable and
educational assistance to Sierra Leonean immigrants and refugees in metropolitan Chicago.
Sierra Leone Community Association of Chicago
10 West 35th Street, Suite 9D3-1
Chicago, IL. 60616
Tel: 312-808-9560
Fax: 312-808-9563
e-mail: SierraLeone@sbcglobal.net