12 Dominican students awarded scholarship to study abroad

As a result of the friendship between Dominica and China, People’s Republic of China has provided scholarships to 12 Dominican students. The students have got an opportunity for education in the field of Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Medicine, Management, International Relations in the top Chinese universities. According to information 8 out of 12 students will pursue their Bachelor’s degree and 4 will study for their Master’s Degree.

Students were selected from numerous applications that the Chinese Embassy in Dominica has received. The announcements for the scholarship candidates was made by the dignitaries at Fort Young Hotel where students from handed over their scholarships in a small award event.

President of the Commonwealth of Dominica H.E. Charles Savarin Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Commonwealth of Dominica H.E. Lu Kun, Acting Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Development and Minister for Ecclesiastical, Family and Gender Affairs Catherine Daniel along with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development Mrs.Chandler Hyacinth was also present at the function.

Students who got the scholarships are; Terrick King, Charlton Mcclean, Alwinar Thomas, Tamia Webster, Jahre Harris, Tricia Sandrine Lewis, Nita Pascal, Kimran Jean Jacques, Chevon Ambo, Shaheda Annella Charles, Tichinah Jervier and Hildrich Yasmal

Alexander.

The scholarship will cover the full tuition fee, comprehensive medical insurance and a living allowance of all 12 students in China.

It is notable that since the establishment of Dominica-China Diplomatic relations in the year 2004, the Chinese Government’s scholarship program has supported more than 150 Dominican students to study in Chinese universities for Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in different areas.