University of Liberia Scholarship Committee
Terms of Reference
Name and Type of Committee
The name of the committee shall be the UL Scholarship Committee (ULSC). It is an ad-hoc or special committee.
General Purpose
The UL Scholarship Committee (ULSC) is responsible to manage the selection and awards of grants and scholarships offered by the Association to students of the University of Liberia .
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The ULSC is responsible to:
Coordinate process for the funding of the grant and scholarship program.
Define and develop the general requirements for eligibility.
Define and develop the criteria on which applications are reviewed.
Solicit and review applications, select and reward grants and scholarships for qualified applicants.
Monitor the performance and responsibilities required of each holder.
Receive data on all grants and scholarships awarded and report the data to the Executive Committee.
Advertise availability of scholarships and grants.
Announce winners at a General Assembly of the LCAC or Executive Committee Meeting.
Define and develop the administration of each scholarship and grant.
Define and develop the scenario and/or circumstances under which a scholarship or grant may be withdrawn and unused balance refunded to the Association.
Seek out new grants and scholarships, including designated scholarships and grants.
Composition and Appointment of Members
The composition of the ULSC shall consist of a chairperson, co-chairperson and members willing to volunteer their services and appointed by the President in accordance with the Constitution.
Meetings
Meetings will be held as necessary and they are scheduled by the Chairman, with advance notice to the members.
Reports
The Committee will report in writing on its activities and programs regularly to the Executive Committee. If necessary, the Committee may be required to present a report to the Board of Directors and/or the General Assembly.