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Mexico City, July 19, 2007 – “This afternoon,
57 scholarships were awarded to students and teachers from
marginalized communities in Mexico City and the states of
Chiapas, Guanajuato, Guerrero, Jalisco, Oaxaca, and Queretaro.
“The scholarships, funded by the United States government
through its Agency for International Development, will allow
these students to attend community colleges in the United
States for two years and earn a technical degree. All students
return to their communities to implement development projects.
Teachers will strengthen their bilingual education techniques
through a one-year program at California State Polytechnic
University.
“This year we are also pleased to support five students with
disabilities to study Basic Electronics/Computer Repair for
Deaf Students at St. Louis Community College.
“The ceremony was presided over by Deputy Chief of Mission
Leslie Bassett and attended by senior officials from the Secretariat
of Education and representatives from community organizations
who assisted in identifying the scholarship recipients.
“The scholarships were provided under the Training, Internships,
Exchanges, and Scholarships (TIES) program. One-third of the
scholarships under this initiative are especially designated
for students from rural Mexico and indigenous communities
who rarely have an opportunity to pursue higher education.
“Through the TIES program, 213 scholarships have been awarded
to date. The American people believe that education is a key
for development; these scholarships demonstrate our two nations’
commitment to higher education, economic development, and
mutual understanding.” |
