Six Jamaican students get scholarships from China
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| Published on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Six Jamaican students were presented with scholarships by the Chinese Government last week, to pursue higher education in China.
Under the scholarship, the students, three males and three females, will be able to study at several universities across China. The participants were recruited under the full and partial Chinese Government scholarship programme.
Addressing the recipients at the awards ceremony in Kingston, Ambassador of China to Jamaica, Chen Jinghua, praised the participants, noting that the scholarships sought to develop co-operation and exchanges in various avenues, which were beneficial to any society.
He said that the Chinese Government scholarship scheme was established to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship; and develop co-operation and exchanges in education, science and technology, culture, economy and trade and other fields, between China and other countries.
"For the purpose of further developing the existing friendly and co-operative relations between China and Jamaica, the Chinese Government has, in the past, provided scholarships to Jamaica, enabling a total of 12 students to pursue their studies in China," he said.
The Ambassador implored the recipients to use the opportunity to explore and enjoy the splendid Chinese culture, the hospitality of the people and the scenic beauty of the country, adding that "China is an ancient country with more than 5,000 years of history and is also a young country pursuing modernization and striving for building a moderately prosperous society in all aspects."
In her response, on behalf of the recipients, Faithlyn Coke said they would use the opportunity to develop both nations, adding that "cultural exchange will be of significance."
She also pointed out that this gesture would enhance the relationship between both nations, and that they would return to the island on completion of their studies, in an effort to apply the knowledge learnt, for the development of the country. | | | | Reads : 206 |
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