 56 Armenian students and scientists receives DAAD studentshipJune 13, 2009 - 22:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today 56 Armenian citizens became scholarship holders of DAAD (German Service of Academic Exchanges). Ambassador of Germany to Armenia Mrs. Andrea Viktorin handed certificates to scolars in Yerevan. Graduate and postgraduate students, who received DAAD's studentships are given the opportunity to continue their studies and conduct research in higher educational institutions and scientific research centers in Germany. 25 Armenian students will improve their language proficiency in Germany's summer schools. " Every DAAD scholar becomes RA ambassador in Germany. We highly estimates cooperation of the Armenian ministry of education and science with DAAD and the German Embassy," Mrs. Andrea Viktori, Ambassador of Germany to Armenia said. DAAD provides more than 800.000 euro annually for educational programs in Armenia. Since 1991 some 1300 Armenians have received DAAD studentships. DAAD unites 230 German higher educational institutions and 126 student organizations and mediates foreign cultural, educational and scientific policy of the country. DAAD has 14 foreign representation offices and 48 information centers in the world and provides 50 000 studentships a year.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
