3 Guyanese awarded scholarships to pursue Masters’ degrees in Mexico
Through a collaboration between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Embassy of Mexico, three Guyanese students have been awarded full scholarships to pursue Masters of Science degrees (MSc) in Geosciences and Natural Resources Management in Mexico.
The students — Paul Bassoo, Ramish Baichoo and Jainel Bowen — will travel to Mexico later this month to begin the 18-month programme.
On Wednesday last, the students and the Ambassador of Mexico to Guyana, His Excellency Ivan Roberto Sierra, paid a courtesy visit on subject minister Raphael Trotman, who presented the students with their official acceptance letters to the
His Excellency Ivan Roberto Sierra and Minister Raphael Trotman pose with the three Guyanese students
Instituto Politecnico Nacional (IPN), where they will be pursuing their studies.
On behalf of the Government of Mexico, Ambassador Sierra expressed delight at being able to support the students, who have not only received full scholarships, but will also receive airfare and other essentials besides insurance to cover their time in Mexico during their 18-month stay.
Minister Trotman welcomed the continued working partnership between the two Governments, which in recent times has seen successes in the paddy trade and other investments.
He reminded the recipients of their new role as ambassadors of Guyana, and encouraged them to take full advantage of the opportunity to not only study, but embrace the diverse culture to which they will be exposed.
The scholarship awards are part of ongoing efforts at collaboration between the Mexico and Guyana Governments. An officer from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRE) is currently pursuing studies in Mexico, and four (4) other officers from the MNRE are scheduled to travel to Mexico for capacity building during August, 2018.
