Another remarkable undertaking for hinterland students

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,

I believe that education is very important to every child, and that is why the government has devoted a lot of resources to provide quality education to every student in Guyana. Based on my own knowledge of what is happening in the education sector, it is my view that significant strides were made to transform education delivery in Guyana.

I am pleased that five students from Region Two who successfully passed the National Grade Six Assessment Examinations (NGSE) were awarded hinterland scholarships through the Amerindian Affairs Ministry’s Hinterland Scholarships Programme. I must say that this is a remarkable undertaking, as it would not only give the students a chance to obtain quality education, but it takes the financial burden off of parents, as they would be relieved of paying boarding and other related expenses.

Editor, it is my hope that other hinterland students understand the importance of these scholarships and work towards acquiring them.

Even though the scholarships were awarded to just five students this year, I am positive that if more students do well at their exams, the Education Ministry would make arrangements to get them into highly ranked secondary schools.

Yours truly,

Divya Singh

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