Scholarships for needy students

The SAR Government would support outstanding but needy students so they could further their education at university, the Chief Executive, Mr Edmund Ho Hau Wah, said today. Speaking at the official commencement of the 2004/2005 academic year of the University of Macau (UMAC), Mr Ho said that in addition to granting needy students special scholarships, the Government would also increase the loans to enable more to further their studies. In this way, the treasury of human resource of the university would be facilitated, as well as better educating Macao’s new generation, said Mr Ho. As the University would nurture the leaders of the future society, is an importance academic foundation of Macao. "In the past few years, with better facilities and better qualification of teaching personnel, the image and reputation of UMAC has been enhanced. Following the amendments to the UMAC’s regulations, the institution will enjoy greater autonomy in operation that will advance its academic position in the international area," said Mr Ho. He said he hoped the UMAC would create a better environment for students to study and to turn out more distinguished students. Meanwhile, the Chief Executive highlighted that the Government would formulate a tertiary education policy that would well fit social development in accordance with international and local requirements. He also encouraged graduates to dedicate their efforts and knowledge to the society.