Taiwan Gov’t scholarships now open to Virgin Islanders– BVI Office Hong Kong
The scholarships, which are being sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, are being described as a prestigious scholarship offer with an opportunity to pursue full degree programmes (Bachelors, Masters & Doctorates) as well as short Chinese (Mandarin) language courses at renowned Universities in Taiwan.
“Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline on Thursday, March 28, 2024. BVI applicants with a United Kingdom or British Overseas Territory Passport (BVI) are eligible to apply,” a release on the scholarships noted.
For degree programmes, the award covers tuition fees up to USD$1,275 and a monthly living allowance of USD$478. For the short language courses, complete expenses are covered.
Interested persons are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to study in Asia to gain valuable knowledge and skills, broaden their horizons, and contribute to their personal growth.
Aspiring BVI Asia Abroad Scholars are urged to contact the BVI Hong Kong Office and submit their applications by Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Moreover, the VI has transitioned from a subsistence agro economy to a service economy—tourism and financial services—, creating new job skills and opportunities. It now boasts of having one of the highest standard of living, quality of life, per capita income, etc. Its HDI (Human Development Index) is a work in progress, ie, education, etc. Further, the VI education system/institutions must be revamped , restructured, etc, to provide a steady stream of highly educated and qualified people who are ready to effectively assume jobs from Premier on down. Public/taxpayer $$$ must focus on training and education to meet national needs. There must be a balance; there cannot be a surplus in some skills and a dearth in others. The Taiwan scholarships are welcomed and needed but must be awarded focusing on national needs.
The following is an excerpt from the article, “ For degree programmes, the award covers tuition fees up to USD$1,275 and a monthly living allowance of USD$478. For the short language courses, complete expenses are covered.” Nonetheless, some clarifications are needed. 1. Tuition up to $1275 is covered, ie, is the coverage per semester, per month, etc.? 2. $478 monthly covers what, housing, food, etc.? 3. What expenses are government covering, if any? 4. What expense if any students/families are expected to fund?
The UK has been in control of the VI since 1672. And has been tasked by the UN in 1946 as the ‘ Administering Power’ for the VI to guide it towards a full measure of self-governance. The UK should have been funding education at a high level to meet the spirit and intent of it guiding the VI towards a full measure of self-governance. Unequivocally, the UK was/is more interested and focused on investing in HMP ( Her/His Majesty Prison) than say a HMHS ( Her/His Majesty High School). The last major capital project the UK partially invested in is the new HMP at Balsam Ghut. Where is the HMHS? Nuff said.
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