Nine Guyanese have been awarded scholarships to further their studies in China, for post-graduate and under-graduate programs in various disciplines from finance to civil works. The held an Award Ceremony for Chinese Scholarship Winners 2023.
The students were named during a ceremony by the Chinese Embassy in Guyana at Mandela Avenue, Georgetown on Friday August 18.
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Ambassador Guo Haiyan, together with Ms Candida Daniels, Director of Department of International Cooperation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Ms Deomattie Seeram, Manager of Scholarships Administration of Ministry of Public Service attended and addressed the event. Mr Li Hanqing, Councilor in charge of economic and commercial affairs, moderated the ceremony.
This year’s recipients are Yvongelene Kissoon, Chabeeraj Francis, Ansel Campbell, Shameeza Baksh, Joshua Solomon, Abike Barker, Kerri-Ann Khan, Wan Yameng and Oswin Harte- Trisson.
Six scholarships are provided by China’s central government through China Scholarship Council, and three by Jiangsu provincial government. The scholarships are for a variety of academic disciplines ranging from studies in medicine, civil engineering, trade, finance and art.
Since the signing of the cultural agreement between the two governments in 1984, China has provided a total of 222 scholarships to Guyanese students.
“Education is the foundation of national development in the long run…Education and training are always important elements of our cooperation,” she said.
According to the Ambassador, Guyana has embarked on a fast development track and its work force is in dire need of persons.
She urged the scholarship recipients to take full advantage of the opportunity and at the same time explore China culture and cuisine.
“We look forward to your return to serve your country and your people,” the Ambassador said.
