Historical Society, F.B.C

The Department of History and African Studies
Fourah Bay College (Undergraduate Alma Mater)
University of Sierra Leone

Mrs. Adama Jalloh Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations to the ten recipients of the Mrs. Adama Jalloh Memorial Scholarship. Each student received full tuition and fees, plus a stipend. A big thank you to the Jalloh family for funding this initiative. Of the seven children of Mrs. Jalloh, three are alumni of the Department: Pastor Dr. Alpha O. Jalloh, Professor Alusine Jalloh, and Mr. Alhassan Jalloh. God bless us all!

Mrs. Adama Jalloh was born on Jenkins Street in the East End of Freetown. She attended Amaria Primary School, St. Anne's Primary School, and St. Joseph's Secondary School. She first worked as a clerk typist at the Sierra Leone Railway. She later joined the Sierra Leone Police as a civilian employee in the Accounting and Payroll Department. In the mid-1980s, Mrs. Jalloh retired at the rank of Inspector after more than three decades of service. She passed away, aged eighty-seven, in September 2021 and was buried in the United States of America.

Please be informed……

On a meeting today with the newly appointed Head Of Department (HOD)of History and African Studies,Professor Alusine Jalloh.
As he presented to us the awardees of the Blyden Scholarship,and as well did acquaint us of his successes so far in-rebuilding the University (FBC) Citadel of learning).
“If we fail to read history,then the mistakes of the past can be repeated”
Long live Historical Society.✊💥💥💥

List of recommended applicants for the Bachelors of Art Program.
Interviews hold on friday , 19th February, 2021.

2nd set of recommended applicants for a diploma in Cultural Studies, including the Keep In View and Transfer lists.
Interview happens tomorrow, 16th February, 2021

First set of recommended applicants of the 2020/2021 Academic year for a Diploma in Cultural Studies.
Interviews are to be held on Tuesday, 16th. February, 2021, 10am.

Hurry now and get a scholarship in the department!

Welcome All,
To the official page of the Historical Society, Executive body of the Department Of History and African Studies, FBC, USL.
The Public Relations Office shall keep all posted on daily activities of and within the Department.
Enjoy!