Mineduc opens nominations fellowships abroad
Santiago, June 23, 2008
"This is the first experience particularly aimed at training graduate students in career technical level of technical training centers and professional institutes, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the skills of technical graduates in the country. So far everything had been university, therefore, we are taking a very important turn. The MOE is you telling the boys and girls in this country worth studying technical courses, vocational courses, which they consider Chile needs those races, "said Education Minister Monica Jimenez.
Interested parties may apply from today until July 7. The scholarship will cover all costs associated with the program for a period of one year, and includes airfare, total coverage in the facility fee, accommodation, meals, travel, insurance and personal assistance.
destination countries for 2008 are Australia, Canada and the Basque Country (Spain).
"This year will send a total of 150 students abroad. This initiative comes at a cost of about one billion pesos. In Canada, the study areas are mining, food, tourism, aquaculture, finance and health. In Australia are mining, renewable energy, tourism, hospitality, and financial services. And in the Basque Country comes to hospitality, tourism, engineering, renewable energy, maintenance, administration and finance, "said Mónica Jiménez.
Secretary of State also recalled that this scholarship program is part of the announcement by the President of the Republic in his Presidential Message 21 May. You may find more information and apply at: www.tecnicosalextranjero.cl The results will be announced in late July.
extends deadline for scholarships is PSU 2008
As one of the announcements made by President Bachelet during his presidential address, the Minister of Education confirmed that Junaeb extended the deadline for students currently enrolled in the fourth medium in municipal and subsidized private schools, can register to pay the University Selection Test (PSU) 2008 for free.
The special session began on Friday May 20 and ends Friday July 11. By the way, Secretary of State recalled that access to this benefit those interested should register necessarily. "It is not automatic. Can not reach to the PSU saying 'I want to give the PSU. " Must register, "said Mónica Jiménez.
far, already more than 169 000 registered students to take the PSU 2008 free. Of these, 45.8% from municipal schools and 54% of subsidized private. The remaining percentage is for students who leveled their studies.
For more information and apply for the scholarships, students must enter www.junaeb.cl or www.demre.cl
of Agreement with France
Early Jiménez Minister also signed an agreement with the Embassy of France that will benefit students and alumni of the university related to agronomy.
"Next year might be able to leave to study for two semesters in France. We consider there is total value here and studying here has total value there, because it is double degrees. Then, for an agricultural engineer Chile Chile have both a title and one French is very encouraging, "said Jimenez.
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