Chinese firm to support students in strategic fields

The Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Mozambique’s largest higher education institution, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company on supporting its academic initiatives in strategic fields, reports Xinhua.

Under the MoU signed on Thursday 30 January, the Africa Great Wall Mining Development Company (AGWMD) will provide scholarships for Mozambican students, especially those from communities where the company operates. “We are here to celebrate the awarding of 100 scholarships over five years, with 20 scholarships available each year, AGWMD representative Zou Zheng told a press conference after the signing of the MoU. “The fields covered include law, geology, environmental engineering, agricultural engineering and public relations.”

UEM Rector Manuel Guilherme Junior said: “This agreement is not only a gesture of academic support but also a commitment to the sustainable development of the communities where the AGWMD operates.”
Full report on the China View site