During the event, the President presented scholarships to the students selected for this year’s program. One student from each school received the award document.
Today, 135 students beginning their A level studies aspiring to pursue teaching were awarded scholarships.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Education Minister Ismail Shafeeu, and other senior government officials attended the inauguration ceremony for the program, which aims to train the largest number of teachers in the past 10 years.
During the event, the President presented scholarships to the students selected for this year’s program. One student from each school received the award document.
1. Ihavandhoo School
2. Jalaluddin School, Kulhudhuffushi
3. Milandhoo School
4. Foakaidhoo School
5. Funadhoo School
6. Meynaa School
7. Kendhikulhudhoo School
8. Raa Atoll Education centre
9. Thulhaadhoo School
10. Lhaviyani Atoll Education Centre
11. Thoddoo School
12. Ukulhas School
13. Keyodhoo School
14. Faafu Atoll Education Centre
15. Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre
16. Gaafu Alifu Atoll Education Centre
17. Addu High School
18. Male' CHSE
19. Hulhumale' CHSE
20. Villa International High School
21. Ahmadhiyya International School
The program will enable students interested in teaching to begin their teaching degree after completing a foundational course.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education has announced a monthly stipend of MVR 1,500 for each student enrolled in the program.
Education Minister Ismail Shafeeu previously noted that Maldivian schools currently face a shortage of around 2,000 teachers.