Indonesia government awarded the 2007 Asean Scholarships to 13 Laotians
13 awarded scholarship from Indonesia
(KPL) 13 Lao officials will further their study in Indonesia after being awarded the scholarship from Indonesia’s government this week.
A farewell reception ceremony was held on 27 August by the Embassy of Indonesia to Laos for the government scholars, attended by Indonesian Ambassador Mr Sutjiptohardjo Donokusumo and other officials concerned.
“The grant is to help the Lao officials develop their skills and gain valued experiences and culture from Indonesian people. The scholarship is also to promote the friendship relations and co-operation between Laos and Indonesia,” said the ambassador.
The scholars will further their study at master degree at Indonesia’s universities in fields of Soil Science, Public Administration, Applied Physics, Educational Management and Physics Material.
Three of them will participate in a short-term training on Art and Dance, Art and Music and Language of Indonesia. “Indonesian government has started providing scholarships to Lao officials since 2001 and its provision has been increasing annually,” the ambassador added.
The scholars will fly to the Republic of Indonesia on September 1 and 14 this year.
Source: kpl