“When we first introduced the Tertiary Education Loans and Scholarships Scheme, TELS wasn’t just a programme, it was a promise to every #Fijian that higher education was open to everyone.”
This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama during the opening of the new Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Services (TSLS) headquarters at Garden City, Raiwai tonight (28/10/22).
“But I believe the greatest triumph of TSLS is the way it has bulldozed a level playing field in #Fijian society.”
“In less than a decade, we have broken the bias against women in higher education –– with more women qualifying for TSLS study schemes than men since 2014.”
Prime Minister Bainimarama added that the #FijianGovernment is also accommodating and empowering students with special needs and are making strides to make diploma offerings more innovative to keep students apace with a changing society.
Prime Minister Bainimarama’s speech can be accessed at the link:
https://bit.ly/3Nc0wIB