Via its grant support and technical cooperation company, the Korea Worldwide Cooperation Company (KOlCA) workplace in Nigeria, the federal government of the Republic of Korea has awarded 2 PhD and 12 MSc. scholarships to Nigerian students in 14 authorities businesses to review in main Korean universities.
The nation director of KOICA Nigeria, Mr Son Sungil, urged the beneficiaries to leverage this chance to achieve related abilities and information to reinforce their contributions to their respective organisations and Nigeria.
He mentioned, “This scholarship initiative underscores KOICA‘s dedication to fostering worldwide cooperation and human capital growth in accomplice international locations.’’
The 14 beneficiaries from Nigeria will pursue numerous levels, together with doctorates, at seven prestigious universities within the Republic of South Korea.
He additionally mentioned, „The KOICA Scholarship Programme, 2024, is a flagship initiative designed to supply distinctive authorities officers from accomplice international locations with the chance to pursue superior diploma programmes, together with Masters and Doctorate levels. The scholarships provide complete assist, masking round-trip airfares, admissions and tuition charges, lodging, and meals through the recipients‘ keep within the Republic of South Korea.“
KOICA, established in Nigeria in 2008, is devoted to enhancing the socio-economic progress of creating nations by grants and technical cooperation packages. In Nigeria, KOICA‘s initiatives span undertaking support, invitational coaching in Korea, important tools provisions, vocational coaching, governance, agriculture, and healthcare, contributing to multifaceted growth.
The KOICA-sponsored fellowship program, aptly named Capability Enchancment and Development for Tomorrow (CIAT), serves as a conduit for narrowing the information hole between developed and creating international locations. It invitations technicians, researchers, and policymakers to Korea for coaching and training, fostering efficient growth insurance policies and appropriate applied sciences.
This 12 months, the 14 Nigerian students representing 14 authorities businesses met with the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, his excellency KIM Pankyu. Ambassador Kim inspired them to be exemplary representatives of Nigeria as they embark on their research.
He emphasised their expectation to return and contribute to Nigeria‘s growth after finishing their research. Moreover, he highlighted the significance of embracing the chance to study in regards to the wealthy tradition of the Korean folks.
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