This service award is in honor of Ms. Minor service and contribution to Ricks Institute. She was the 1st first female graduate (class of 1963) of Ricks Institute. After college, she returned to Ricks and served as its first female principal. She was also the first president of the Ricks Institute Jr. College. Ms. Minor diligently served Ricks for 12 unbroken years (from 1978 until the Liberian civil conflict in 1990). Her service to Ricks was terminated only by the civil unrest in Liberia, when her life was severely threatened.

In establishing the criteria for the scholarship, Miss Minor recalled how during the heat of the civil conflict, the residents of Sirleaf Town recognized her as the principal of Ricks Institute and provided for her safety and well-being. The residents also reminded her of the kindness shown to them through the awarding of scholarships to young people over the years. They expressed their gratefulness to Ricks Institute and stated their kids that attended Ricks would have never been able to afford the quality of education received at Ricks. Ms. Minor recalled that their kind gesture may have very well saved her life.

This award is in recognition of Ms. Minor’s invaluable and immeasurable contributions to Ricks and her firm belief in the acts of kindness rendered to others in less fortunate situations will continue to resonate.

Eligibility Criteria: Senior High School student (Grades 10– 12), preferably a commuting / day student: Hails from Sirleaf Town or one of the neighboring villages within a 10-mile radius of the campus. Candidate must pass the Ricks Institute entrance exam. Although this scholarship is not merit-based, the student is expected to make a successful pass to the next grade at the end of each academic year to continue to remain eligible.

Term/Duration: 3 years.

Total Value: ~$3000 annually

Covers: Yearly tuition, room and board and all associated fees (books, uniform and a
monthly stipend of US$20.00 (twenty United States dollars).