President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that 12,730 students have been enrolled in Free Education Scheme for Degree Students.
He made the statement in his Address at the opening of the People's Majlis for the year 2022 on Thursday.
The administration launched its "Free Education Scheme for Degree Students" in February 2019, which has since enrolled 12,730 students. Out of which 2,127 students have now completed their undergraduate studies through the program.
“The Government’s Free First Degree Programme has been a success. More than 12,730 students have been given opportunities to enroll in undergraduate studies. 2,127 students have already completed their degrees. By the end of 2023, more than 5,000 students are expected to complete their free degree and contribute to nation-building.”
He added that any student with the commitment to pursuing their first degree would have the opportunity under his administration.
President Solih went on to note that, while another 1,500 students were granted student loans to pursue higher education overseas, the administration prioritized those that did not have the financial capabilities and those with special needs, every step of the way. The administration will be extending student loans to another 700 individuals next week.
The administration is also tireless in its efforts to train professionals in various fields, said the President, with loans granted to 124 students in an effort to increase the number of local doctors. This February, programs would be launched to train 1,150 individuals in the information and communications technology and accounting sectors.
The President also announced that across the country, projects are underway to significantly expand vocational training opportunities; a junior college is being developed in Dhihdhoo Island of Haa Alifu Atoll, while a TVET Centre development project is in progress in Alifushi Island of Raa Atoll. Projects to develop a junior college in Ken'dhikulhudhoo Island of Noonu Atoll and a polytechnic in Thulusdhoo Island of Kaafu Atoll were recently announced.
“We are working on putting an end to the practice of education being treated as a commodity that is exclusively available to the wealthy. All prospective students now have the opportunity to attain a degree with government funding. We have successfully facilitated that.”
He made the statement in his Address at the opening of the People's Majlis for the year 2022 on Thursday.
The administration launched its "Free Education Scheme for Degree Students" in February 2019, which has since enrolled 12,730 students. Out of which 2,127 students have now completed their undergraduate studies through the program.
“The Government’s Free First Degree Programme has been a success. More than 12,730 students have been given opportunities to enroll in undergraduate studies. 2,127 students have already completed their degrees. By the end of 2023, more than 5,000 students are expected to complete their free degree and contribute to nation-building.”
He added that any student with the commitment to pursuing their first degree would have the opportunity under his administration.
President Solih went on to note that, while another 1,500 students were granted student loans to pursue higher education overseas, the administration prioritized those that did not have the financial capabilities and those with special needs, every step of the way. The administration will be extending student loans to another 700 individuals next week.
The administration is also tireless in its efforts to train professionals in various fields, said the President, with loans granted to 124 students in an effort to increase the number of local doctors. This February, programs would be launched to train 1,150 individuals in the information and communications technology and accounting sectors.
The President also announced that across the country, projects are underway to significantly expand vocational training opportunities; a junior college is being developed in Dhihdhoo Island of Haa Alifu Atoll, while a TVET Centre development project is in progress in Alifushi Island of Raa Atoll. Projects to develop a junior college in Ken'dhikulhudhoo Island of Noonu Atoll and a polytechnic in Thulusdhoo Island of Kaafu Atoll were recently announced.
“We are working on putting an end to the practice of education being treated as a commodity that is exclusively available to the wealthy. All prospective students now have the opportunity to attain a degree with government funding. We have successfully facilitated that.”
