Eleven students who received scholarships from Cyprian government through the Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation leave the country today for Nicosia, Cyprus, where they will pursue various degrees in different universities. The scholarship programme has also helped eight other students who are about to complete their studies in Cyprus as the new lot arrive to start their four year studies.
Bidding farewell to the students at his Jogoo House Office, today, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka thanked the Cyprian government for the scholarship, saying it had provided opportunities for many Kenyan youth to pursue further studies.
Mr. Musyoka advised the students to study hard and realize their career aspirations, saying success can only be realized through commitment and hard work.
He urged them to maintain high standards of discipline and to be good ambassadors for Kenya so that more education scholarship may be extended to other needy students in future.
“While in Nicosia I would like you to be good students, pursue your courses seriously and strive to look for more friends from other areas and possible career opportunities available as the world is rapidly turning a global village,” VP. The Vice President described life away from home country as challenging, noting that a person has a chance to meet people of different cultures, religion and languages besides new climatic conditions. He however urged them to utilize such challenges positively for their benefit and to avoid activities that may jeopardize their studies and other opportunities in life.
Mr. Musyoka appealed to the government of Cyprus to consider offering employment opportunities to Kenyan students to enable them earn some income for maintenance as they study.
Congratulating the students, the Cyprus High Commissioner to Kenya, Agis Loizou, hailed the existing cordial relationship between Kenya and Cyprus terming it historical. The envoy said his country will continue to collaborate in many spheres beneficial to the two people. He said in the past Cyprus has assisted many students from humble background to pursue education and training in Cyprus and will continue to assist where possible.
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