The Republic of China (Taiwan) today donated USD500,000 to the Pacific Islands Forum at the PIF Secretariat.
Speaking to the PIF Deputy Secretary General Andie Fong Toy, Head of Taiwan/ROC Trade Mission in Suva Jeffrey Kau said this funding signifies the long-term friendship between Taiwan/ROC and the Pacific countries.
“This USD500,000 funds will fully sponsor qualified students in the Pacific to pursue tertiary education in the University of South Pacific, Fiji National University and other institutions,” HOM Jeffrey Kau said.
“As such I expect all the Scholarship awardees will study hard and spare no efforts in contributing their knowledge and skills to their home country after graduation,” HOM Jeffrey Kau added.
According to the PIF Secretariat, the Taiwan/ROC-PIF Scholarship Scheme has helped 78 Pacific students achieve their desired tertiary degrees since 2001. The latest Scholarship will be open for application later this year.
