Saint Lucian students benefit from Mexican scholarships

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 – The government of Mexico, through its embassies, has issued fifty scholarships to CARICOM nationals, in celebration of the country’s 200^th Independence anniversary.

Of these, four ambitious Saint Lucians have been awarded scholarships to pursue studies at the bachelor/professional technician level.

Permanent secretary in the ministry of the public service, Philip Dalsou, says the government of Saint Lucia is grateful for the support of international governments in assisting to fulfil its mission to bring educational opportunities to all students.

“In Saint Lucia we had five applicants of which I am pleased to say four were successful. I also understand that we have twelve students studying in Mexico right now, pursuing bachelor’s degrees. We are particularly grateful for these awards especially given the substantial decline in the offer of scholarships from friendly governments in more recent times.”

Mexican Ambassador to Saint Lucia, His Excellency Gerardo Lozano-Arredondo, says his government attaches great importance to international cooperation and development and will continue to provide opportunities in the field of education to citizens of CARICOM member-states to study in Mexico.

“In this sense, we are convinced that mutual cooperation is a normal area which unites our people, provide mutual knowledge of our societies, cultures and regions. One of the most important areas for cooperation is the education sector, in the granting of scholarships to the English-speaking Caribbean. The bicentennial scholarship program forms part of that effort.”

The four Saint Lucian students will leave the island for Mexico during the first week of May. They will undergo three years of rigorous and practical studies in computer science and hospitality.

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