Education Today. Leadership Tomorrow.
The Marco Scholarship Fund is partnered with Panta Pride to provide educational opportunities for young adults in Liberia, West Africa; equipping them with the skills, confidence, and support they need to become leaders who strengthen their families, their communities, and their nation. The purpose of the PA Marco Scholarship is to ensure that these students have access to the education, mentorship, and practical training they need to pursue meaningful careers and step confidently into leadership in their communities.
DIRECT, PERSONAL IMPACT: What makes this program unique is the personal connection with the students. We speak with them regularly via phone and Zoom, receive academic updates, and celebrate milestones like awards and graduation ceremonies. You will see the impact of your support.
100% STUDENT SUPPORT — NO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: Every contribution goes directly to student tuition, books, housing, meals, and educational needs. There are no administrative salaries or overhead fees — your support goes exactly where it is needed most.
A GENERATION RISING: It is meaningful to watch these students grow in confidence and purpose as they pursue education and vocational training. Your support helps them build strong futures and contribute to the ongoing renewal of Liberia.
WHY LIBERIA? WHY THIS MATTERS: Liberia shares a unique history with the United States, founded in the 1800s by formerly enslaved African Americans who returned to West Africa. Years later, civil wars devastated the nation and left many children orphaned. The Karmue family survived the war, returned home, and founded a children’s home. Today, the young adults who grew up there are now pursuing degrees and vocational careers with guidance, mentorship, and scholarship support.
Educational Impact So Far The scholarship program is already producing graduates and currently supports students at Cuttington University, Booker T. Washington Institute, and vocational institutes across Liberia.
“There is no passion to be found in playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” – Nelson Mandela
Why would a horse set an example for young people? PA Marco is a champion. He weighs 1,000 pounds and could easily refuse to work or even harm a person if he wanted to. Instead, PA Marco chooses to willingly work every day towards becoming a champion. He has exceeded expectations by doing his very best when he competes. At his home at
Michigan State University Horse Teaching and Research, he is kind and gentle with the students who care for him. PA Marco sets an exemplary standard in his work ethic, courage, and his goodness. These are qualities that also help people to succeed and live a happy and productive live. We at the Marco Scholarship Fund believe that everyone can be a champion in their own, unique way.
Meet the first few MSF Scholarship award-winning students. Each one of these young people were able to recover from becoming parentless, homeless, and hungry, to becoming high achievers academically and as leaders; setting a high moral standard for others.
We are so proud of them! Please consider supporting future scholarship winners. There are more young people coming of age who deserve the opportunity for education that will enable them to be self-sufficient, to contribute to the children’s home, and their communities.
Your support can help a student continue their education and step confidently into their future. Click here to learn how to contribute.
More information coming soon at:
https://www.pantapride.org/pamarco
