Liberia: U.S. Aid Cuts End 3,500 Teaching Scholarships in Liberia, Threatening Education Sector

The abrupt termination of U.S. aid to Liberia has left thousands of aspiring teachers in limbo, with many struggling to complete their education. The move, part of sweeping cuts ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, has halted funding for a $20 million USAID-backed teacher training program, affecting students across multiple universities.

Among those impacted is Ezekiel Nwornee, a final-year primary education student at Grand Bassa University. With just $288 standing between him and his associate degree, the 34-year-old now faces an uncertain future.