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Chinese Embassy provides LKR 4.3 million in scholarships to 150 Sri Lankan students for the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship in September 2022
| Funder | Chinese Embassy |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Sri Lanka |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Start Date | Sep 06, 2022 |
| End Date | Dec 28, 2031 |
| Duration | 3,400 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 99232 |
Grant Description
On September 6, 2022, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and his wife went to Eastern University in Sri Lanka to attend the award ceremony for the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship.
At this ceremony, approximately LKR 4.3 million was awarded to 150 students of low income coming from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
The money will be used to allow the students to continue their studies at Eastern University for another year, with each student receiving LKR 50,000 per annum.
Attending the ceremony were Zhang Yingbao, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy, Luo Chong, Director of the Political Section, Professor Kanagasingam, Executive Vice President of Eastern University, deans of departments, students and parent representatives.
During his speech, the ambassador highlighted the deep friendship between the two countries and China's willingness to assist Sri Lanka during its current difficulties. He also wished the students the best during the coming academic year.
Sources & References
- 中国大使奖学金首次走进斯东部大学
- Chinese Ambassador: ‘Promises must be kept’, கடும் சவால்களின் மத்தியிலும் சீன இலங்கை உறவுகள் மேலும் வலுவடைந்துள்ளன - கிழக்கில் சீன தூதுவர்
- Annual Performance Report 2022 Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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