Our Membership

Membership Qualifications

Generally, to become a member of COLED, a person of Liberian decent must meet certain eligibility criteria which include at a minimum a bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited university/college plus at least five years of working experience in the member’s field of specialization. A member must be of good moral character and have no felony conviction. Refer to the general membership checklist below.

Application Process

A membership application including a consent form and questionnaire is required to be completed on the COLED website. All applicants are subject to vetting by the Membership Committee. All confirmed new members shall be required to pay membership dues effective the date of becoming a member. Members in good standing are eligible to participate in elections and/or stand for elected office.

Membership Eligibility Checklist

College graduate from an accredited university/college
At least 5 years of work experience in the field of specialization
Liberian Decent, by birth/immigration, and, or verifiable claim to Liberian nationality
Complete the application, Consent Form, and attestation questionnaire
Submit updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume – (see template)
Submit Proof of College degree earned from accredited university/college
Pay the required membership due upon acceptance of the membership application

Associate Membership

Professionals who are not of Liberian descent but meet all other membership qualifications herein may become associate members of COLED upon referral by a member in good standing, subject to the consent of the Membership Committee, and approval by the Executive Committee. Associate members shall abide by and uphold the COLED Constitution & Bylaws. However, associate members are not required to pay membership dues and do not have voting rights.

Membership

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS : Please assemble the required documents and fill in your application in one setting. Complete all sections of the application, fill in the attestation, and the consent form, and include all attachments. The final step in the application process is to click the Submit Button to submit the application (final step). Note that the entire application will be rejected if the above steps are not followed and you will have to start the process over again.

Kindly fill out the form with your correct information. Also, scan the QR Code below to get the mobile version of the form

Kindly fill out the form with your correct information. And also scan the QR Code below to get the mobile version of the form

Council of Liberian Experts in the Diaspora, Inc. Membership Rules

The Council of Liberian Experts in the Diaspora, Inc. (COLED) membership rules derive from its Constitution and Bylaws.

Council Of Liberian Experts In The Diaspora (COLED) – Vetting Process

1. Application

Application: Prospective members of COLED will be required to fill out an application form that includes basic personal information and qualifications for membership.

2. Screening

Screening: After receiving the application, the COLED Membership Committee will conduct a screening process to include the following:

The applicant is a college graduate from an accredited university/college.
Has 5 years of work experience in the field of specialization
Liberian decent: (i.e. Liberian by birth/immigration or person whose legal parents are of Liberian decent.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume and proof of college degree.

3. Selection and Notification

Selection and Notification: After completing the vetting process, the Membership Committee will contact applicants with an acceptance decision. In the event an applicant is rejected, the application will be referred to the Executive Committee for a final decision. An applicant accepted for membership will pay the required annual membership due to complete the registration process.