The Public Service Commission, recently offered first hand information on PSC scholarship assistance and services to students on the island of Gau in Lomaiviti.
PSC permanent secretary Mr Parmesh Chand said PSC representatives explained to the students about the six types of scholarships offered by PSC and explained in detail the criteria to follow when applying for these scholarships.
“PSC is making every effort to ensure that primary and secondary school students in particular those in the rural and maritime areas, get the opportunity to know about scholarships offered at PSC,” Mr Chand said.
He said that it was important for potential students to know and understand the criteria for various forms of assistance available.
“Students at form five levels should also be made aware that they need to start making correct choices of subject. For those at Form Seven level they need to start considering their career pathway and so work towards attaining good marks in order to qualify for Scholarships to undertake tertiary education,” Mr Chand added.
Mr Chand said discussions also centered on parental responsibilities and expectations when supervising children’s study time.
The PSC team also emphasized to students on the need to work hard and have a shared goal and vision inorder to achieve a scholarship for further studies.
Altogether there are six scholarships and assistance programmes being offered including the PSC Local, PSC Overseas, Student Loan Scheme, Tertiary Education Loan Scheme, PSC Multi Ethnic Affairs Scheme and the Scholarship Scheme for Special Children (SSSC).
The PSC team was represented by the Scholarship Unit acting manager Ms Alumeci Korobiau and Mr Joave Noavesi who were part of a government delegation led by the Divisional Commissioner Eastern that visited Gau Secondary School on August 12, 2013.
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