Marape wants dept to make use of Indonesian scholarships

PRIME Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister James Marape has issued a call to action for the Education Department to expedite the use of 2,000 scholarships offered by Indonesian colleges and universities.
This initiative is a direct result of the successful visit by Indonesia President Joko Widodo last month, during which both nations pledged to enhance bilateral educational cooperation.
Marape has taken a proactive approach to capitalise on this opportunity, directing the Department of Education to ensure that the scholarships are leveraged effectively.
During a meeting with Indonesian ambassador to Papua New Guinea Andriana Supandy yesterday, Marape reaffirmed the significance of the scholarships and stressed the importance of timely action.
He emphasised that this initiative would not only enrich the educational experiences of Papua New Guinea students but also foster reciprocal benefits.
Marape urged the immediate utilisation of the 2,000 education scholarships extended by Indonesian colleges and universities.
He highlighted that for every student sponsored by Indonesia, Papua New Guinea would reciprocate by sponsoring another PNG student, marking a novel approach to fostering educational growth.
“This opportunity presented by Indonesia is invaluable, and we must seize it with urgency,” Marape said.
“By providing our youth access to international education, we are equipping them to make meaningful contributions to our nation’s progress,” Marape added.