9 Guyanese awarded China scholarships

GEORGETOWN - Nine Guyanese have received scholarships to pursue studies in various fields for a five-year duration in China.

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, said the Chinese government has provided some 222 scholarships to Guyanese students since 1984.

The Chinese diplomat added that by the end of this year, some 56 people will be trained in China through various courses.

Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, the scholarship recipients and other officials at the awards ceremony.

Manager of the Scholarships Division at the Public Service Ministry, Deomattie Seeram, expressed gratitude for the scholarships on behalf of the government.

She encouraged the awardees to take advantage of the opportunities given and use them to foster relationships with peers and other individuals.

Six scholarships are provided by China’s central government and three by the Jiangsu provincial government.

The scholarships are for a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from studies in medicine, civil engineering, trade, finance, and art.