Handing over the scholarships to the 12 boys and three  girls, Egyptian Ambassador to Malawi, Maher el-adawy Said the scholarships were yet another sign of  the brotherly partnership between the two countries which would  continuing in  the coming months and years.

“Apart  from  these 15 scholarships, we also have line up 25 for next year from  which we want Malawi to benefit " Ambassador el adawy further advised the scholarships beneficiaries to represent Malawi as Young Ambassadors to Egypt.

On selection criteria, the ambassador explained that forms were sent to various  schools  and  selection was based on progression performance and discipline.

In his  response and  appreciation,  Deputy minister of  education science and Technology, Vincet  Ghambi expressed hope that the students, through scholarships would b e equipped with necessary skills  that would  help to contribute to  Malawi's  Development.

"This  is not the first time Egypt has supported Malawi, it has supported us in more sectors than the academic; acknowledged Ghambi;   further adding that the Egyptian Government has also assisted in the countries  Agriculture and health sectors.

He also pointed out that  Egypt's gesture resonated with Government policy on broadened  access to quality Higher  Education.

"To  the  students  the Deputy  Education  minister advised that they behave well as  Malawians knowing that they would be  carrying the country's flag.

He also advised them to exercise humility and respect Egypt cultural traditions .

Among  the programmes to be studied are Accounting, Agriculture,  Law, business  Administration  and Medicine ,according to  Ambassador, el adawy who  further disclosed that  some students would decide on their  programmes of specialized after  their  first year.

Attached picture, Ambassador  Maher -el adawy, Hon , deputy  education  Minister, vincet  Ghambi and one of the scholarships beneficiary.