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A brief history
The scholarship was introduced in 2002 and began implementing it in 2004 with the idea of supporting Morobeans through school fee assistance to the students who are accepted to study in higher institutions by embracing their dreams. The founder of this program was honorable Luther Akisawa Wenge who was the governor at that time with the vision of building human resource for the province.
Background
The scholarship is named in honor of Sir Jerry Gerson and Sir John Solulu, two prominent Morobean leaders who dedicated their lives to public service and the advancement of education. Sir Gerson, a trailblazer in public administration, and Sir Solulu, a revered figure in education, both played instrumental roles in advocating for accessible and quality education for all Morobeans.
Recognizing the growing demand for tertiary education and the financial challenges faced by many families, Governor Luther Wenge championed the establishment of a scholarship scheme as a practical solution. His administration aimed to ensure that no deserving student in Morobe Province was denied access to higher education due to financial constraints.
Establishment of the Scholarship Scheme
The Gerson-Solulu Scholarship Scheme was officially launched during Governor Wenge’s tenure in the early 2000s. The program was embedded in the Morobe Provincial Government’s broader development agenda, reflecting Wenge’s commitment to education as a cornerstone for provincial growth.
The funding for the scholarship was initially allocated from the provincial budget, with supplementary support from local businesses and stakeholders. Governor Wenge envisioned the program as a vehicle to nurture Morobe’s future leaders by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the province’s socio-economic development.
Morobe Provincial Administration Complex
Refurbishment and upgrade of scholarship office
Where we are today
Over the past 20 years of we have faced many challenges in administrating large amount of applicants who has shown interest for school fee assistance. During the time of the scholarship's existence, we have found ways to improve our productivity, efficiency as well as saving huge amount of money spent on printing, casual employees and logistics. Today we have improved ways in which we can resolve this challenge by implementing an online platform where students can register with ease, user-friendly forms and access the forms anywhere in Papua New Guinea.
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