33 Pakistani students graduate from China Three Gorges scholarship program
China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) organized the CTG-Pakistan relocation scholarship acceptance symposium at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, reinforcing its commitment to the Belt and Road initiative and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The scholarship program, the first of its kind in Pakistan funded by Chinese enterprises, supports Pakistani students in pursuing studies and clean energy initiatives. With CTG pledging at least USD 1 million, the program has sponsored two groups of 33 students so far, contributing to the employment of 13 graduates at Karot Hydropower Plant. The ‘2+2’ collaborative education model spans four years, with the initial two at the University of Punjab and the latter two at JUST. The initiative, launched in 2017, aims to enroll a total of five student groups.
China Three Gorges Corporation recently held its CTG-Pakistan relocation scholarship stage acceptance symposium at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology (JUST).
The CTG-Pakistan Program, established by CTG, aims to support the Belt and Road initiative and the development of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, in which CTG is an active participant.
The scholarship was established to assist Pakistani students in completing their studies and achieving their dreams, while also contributing to the development and implementation of clean energy. So far, the company has sponsored two groups of 33 Pakistani students to complete their studies, and 13 of the graduates are currently employed at Karot Hydropower Plant.
The program is the first full scholarship program in Pakistan funded by Chinese enterprises with long-term planning. CTG will contribute at least USD 1 million to fund up to 100 students with full scholarships. The program began in 2017 and will enroll five groups of students in total.
The scholarship program adopts a ‘2+2’ collaborative education model, in which the first two years of the program will be completed at University of Punjab, and the latter two years will be completed at JUST.
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