PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan –– Ten Palaweños will soon leave for China as master’s and undergraduate degree scholars in Hainan Normal University (HNU), the oldest university in Haikou City for higher learning.
Atty. Joshua Bolusa, the provincial administrator of Palawan, said Thursday the scholarship would not only allow the grantees the opportunity to learn China’s dynamic culture but also carve bright futures for themselves.
“This scholarship will open a new dawn for them considering (that) China is becoming an economic giant,” Bolusa said.
Those who will take the master’s degree program are Karla Jean Seratubias Sornel, Julia Ann Gabo Borres, and Jolly Dalabajan Pedida, who will take Master in Psychology; Katherine Mae Erispe Cañete, Master in Mental Health; and Nathalie Jane Samaniego Plizardo, who will take Master of Education-Modern Educational Technology.
Those who will undertake the undergraduate degree program are Niña Beatriece So Linga, Bachelor in Computer Science and Technology; Gabriel Manilingan Obrique, Bachelor in Mechanical and Electrical Integration; Klienne Francia Sambire Pua, Bachelor in Mechanical and Electrical Integration; Davis Solomon Magada Servañez, Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Engineering; and Paul Christian Bundal Valones, Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Engineering.
They were from the municipalities of Magsaysay, El Nido, Quezon, Roxas, San Vicente, and Brooke’s Point.
Bolusa said all of them will get full scholarship grants from HNU, including monthly allowance, living quarters, comprehensive medical insurance, and round-trip tickets from the province to Haikou City.
“Magbibigay rin ng tulong pinansiyal ang pamahalaang panlalawigan sa mga iskolar para pandagdag sa kanilang panggastos habang nag-aaral sa Hainan (The provincial government will also provide the scholars help for their additional expenses while studying in Hainan),” he added.
The scholars will be flying to China in August for the September 3 start of their classes at HNU.
Bolusa said the HNU scholarship offer is made to students of Palawan State University, Western Philippines University, and Palawan National School.
Their acceptance is facilitated by a technical working group (TWG) that was created by the provincial government under Executive Order No. 23 Series of 2018.
The TWG is tasked to collect data about the applicants, conduct interviews, and assist in the process of selecting the scholars. (Celeste Anna Formoso/PNA)
