–to be granted automatic GOAL scholarships to pursue degrees at int’l universities

MORE than 500 Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) students have successfully completed the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level Six Diploma, offered through the Jain University in collaboration with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

The students are now equipped with a certificate that allows them entry into a three-year Bachelor’s Degree programme. And to support them as they move forward, GOAL will grant the students automatic scholarships for the next journey.

“To say we are proud of these scholars would be an understatement. The programme was very intensive, and classes were held six days per week. Yet they persevered, and have come out shining,” GOAL said in a recent social media post.

The Ministry of Education and GOAL will soon launch a programme for all students who do not have the requisite high school education.

The government remains committed to implementing measures that will ensure persons without the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) qualifications benefit from quality learning.

Whether at the nursery, primary, secondary or tertiary level, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration has always been keen on ensuring standard knowledge is offered to learners.

This is evidenced by the over $74 billion allocated in Budget 2022 to improve access to education and education delivery.

The government believes that the academic upgrades, coupled with the number of other major developments will promote the living standards of citizens in an already transformed Guyana.

While the government has committed to providing 20,000 Online scholarships through GOAL, Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the administration is willing to surpass the mark if more interest in the programme is expressed.

The government is also seeking to assist the GOAL recipients by subsidising their Internet cost, and ensuring there is effective service during classes.

Efforts are already being made to help students along the Essequibo Coast, in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and in Region 10 (Upper Demerara–Berbice). (DPI)