THE GAMBIA GOVERNMENT: Allocates D29.1 Million Worth Student Relief Packages for Gambian Students Abroad

 

As the contemporary global pandemic continues, Gambians studying abroad are also struggling to subsist in this trying time. In the light of the above, the government of The Gambia in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, launched a D29.1 million student relief package to support Gambian students abroad in this difficult time.

Out of the D29.1 million, D12,915,880  has been allocated to benefit 836 non-government founded students while D16.2 million will go to the government funded scholarship package.

“The relief package is designed to support the feeding and sustenance of both government-funded and non-government funded Gambian students around the world. The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology will administer the package on behalf of the government.” Said a government official.

Story source: Barrow Media Empowerment

By: Fatoumatta Samateh