LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MALAWI STUDENTS

IN A few weeks, thousands of new students will be attending their first day at Angus College many of whom will receive support from the government through bursaries and grants.

The college system in Malawi, however, could not be more different with many students facing the threat of not being able to attend or sit exams due to unavoidable financial hardship.

This was something which principal of Angus College John Burt saw on his recent trip to Malawi as part of the Scotland-Malawi Partnership Project.

Mr Burt was pleased to present two scholarship awards to students from Don Bosco College in Lilongwe.

The first was awarded to Tryness Nguluwe who is currently studying secretarial practice whilst supporting her six younger siblings.

A second was presented to IT student Agness Nyendo who was also struggling with funding her education due to family problems.

These two latest scholarships take the total number of Malawian students sponsored by Angus College to 14.

Mr Burt commented: "The money raised by students and staff at Angus College through various fund-raising activities will really go a long way in Malawi. We are delighted to help and hope that these scholarships make a significant difference to the lives of these Malawian students."

Angus College is now looking forward to a reciprocal visit from the principal of Don Bosco College, Brother Walter, who will arrive in Scotland at the end of September.