SIX promising young Guyanese students have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Government of China Scholarships, enabling them to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in China.

The scholarship recipients: Keron Williams, Makena Alleyne, Yudesh Persaud, Melissa Mickle, Robert Lee, and Serena Rambarran, were honoured in a ceremony held on Monday at the Chinese Embassy in Guyana.

For years, the China Government Scholarship has supported talented Guyanese youth by providing opportunities to study at nearly 300 Chinese universities. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programmes, including education, engineering, healthcare, and economics. Notably, this year’s cohort mainly represents the medical field, reflecting Guyana’s growing investment in healthcare.

Speaking on behalf of the Government of Guyana, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Narine Singh described the event as more than just an awards ceremony. “This is a celebration of excellence, ambition, and the deepening partnership between Guyana and China,” Dr. Singh remarked. He emphasised the shared commitment of both nations to advancing health, education, and human development.

“To our doctors and future doctors, you are about to embark on an incredible journey,” Dr. Singh said. “You will sharpen your clinical skills, deepen your knowledge, and serve as ambassadors of Guyanese resilience, intellect, and compassion.” He expressed gratitude to China for its generous support in human resource development through the scholarship programme.

Dr. Singh urged the recipients to embrace the educational experience fully—learning from top experts, practicing with precision, and maintaining strong ties to their communities back home. Highlighting Guyana’s expanding healthcare reach beyond Georgetown and Region Four, he called on the scholars to return and contribute to improving health services in remote areas.
Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, also congratulated the recipients, acknowledging their hard work and the opportunities that lie ahead. She praised the scholarship as a flagship initiative of China’s international educational co-operation, which has benefitted over 100 Guyanese students in recent years.

Ambassador Yang highlighted that Guyanese students studying in China gain access to world-class academic resources and cutting-edge research facilities.
“These experiences lay a strong foundation for professional and personal growth,” she said. “Many alumni have returned to make significant contributions and act as bridges fostering cultural exchanges and lasting friendships between our countries.”

She reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening practical co-operation with Guyana across multiple sectors, strengthening political trust, and promoting people-to-people connections for mutual development.

“We will continue to build quality platforms under the Belt and Road Initiative and warmly welcome you to be part of the next chapter in China-Guyana friendship,” Ambassador Yang stated.
The 2025 scholarship awards mark another milestone in the enduring educational partnership between Guyana and China, empowering a new generation of leaders ready to contribute meaningfully to national development.