Scholarships for industry training – FBC News

(Source: VPT)

The government has awarded scholarships to 300 students for industrial training.

It also enables them to obtain certificates and diplomas from companies such as Energy Fiji Limited and Telecom.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad said the government has also introduced a hardship relief programme.

In his opinion, the program aims to support private school students who achieve good academic results but struggle with financial problems beyond their control.

The minister said the financial aid scheme will help students at all levels, from diploma programmes to undergraduate courses, by offering them much-needed financial relief.

According to Prof. Prasad, the coalition government’s efforts to bridge the education-to-employment gap include allocating $150 million to the Tertiary Education Scholarships and Loans Scheme (TSLS).

He says the new programmes are more than just an investment in education – they are evidence of the government’s commitment to providing people with skills, education and employment opportunities.

These activities are in line with the goals set out in the new National Development Plan for 2025–2029 and Vision 2050.

In addition, the government’s back-to-school support payment of $200 per student for families earning less than $50,000 per year was seen as part of a broader commitment to ensuring students have the resources they need for their education.

Professor Prasad shared this information while addressing students, teachers and alumni during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Waidina College last week.