THREE Papua New Guinean students have been awarded scholarships by the Taiwanese government for undergraduate studies in universities in Taiwan. The trio depart for Taiwan today. According to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in PNG representative Oliver Liao, the students met the scholarship requirements and were chosen as awardees of Taiwan 2020 scholarship. Liao said the scholarship programme started in Port Moresby in 2010 and, over the last decade, more than 50 Papua New Guineans had been selected to pursue academic studies in Taiwan. “Significance of this scholarship scheme is to provide Papua New Guineans with an opportunity to pursue degrees overseas,” he said.
Liao said the full scholarships over four years would see the Taiwan government pay for all costs. The 2020 Taiwan Scholarship recipients are Sama Gia Iga and Siwol Nopia Poli, both of whom will be in the international advanced technology programme at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and Stephany George who will take up a course in journalism and mass communication at Ming Chuan University. “Taiwan has conducted this scheme to help PNG to cultivate the human resources,” Liao said. He said PNG had good academic systems but going to foreign country provided an opportunity to broaden their experiences and learn skills in a different setting. “When you come back to Port Moresby, you will be able to serve as a bridge between our two people so that it earns the understanding and cooperation between us,” he told the receptions. “Try to utilise whatever you learn from Taiwan, from the school, people, and the country. “Assess differences on how our people conducted their business.” According to the Taiwan Trade Mission, Taiwan scholarship recipients will receive a tuition grant and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses for two years of graduate study or four years of undergraduate study in Taiwan. “Recipients will also receive round-trip tickets from Port Moresby to Taiwan, as well as health benefits,” Lao said. “This opportunity not only helps students to further their study but also increase bilateral exchanges.” Read more on how to apply to Taiwan Scholarships . The National/PNGEducationNews Next : PNGTA Executives Challenged To Fight For Teachers’ Rights Comments are closed.
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