Eight Jordanian students receive Chinese Ambassador Scholarship

AMMAN — The Chinese embassy in Amman has awarded the Chinese Ambassador Scholarship to eight Jordanian students, enabling them to pursue higher education at universities in China. 

The scholarships were awarded during a ceremony held at the embassy on Wednesday evening, where Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong honoured the recipients, who have been selected from among 50 applicants, in the presence of their families, according to the Jordan news Agency, Petra.

Speaking at the event, the envoy stressed the role of the scholarship in boosting educational ties between China and Jordan, noting: "It is an investment in the friendship and shared future of our two nations."

He referred to the "significant" increase in applications this year, which was attributed to growing enthusiasm for educational cooperation between the two countries. 

The ambassador also highlighted the growing number of Chinese students enrolled in Jordanian universities, which currently stands at 700, the highest ever recorded.

Ibrahim Omoush, director of the scholarship department at the Ministry of Higher Education, said that the initiative reflects "solid" relations between Jordan and China, and contributes to enhancing educational and cultural cooperation, and improving the capabilities of the Jordanian youth.

During the ceremony, several students expressed their gratitude to China and pledged to serve as cultural ambassadors to boost ties between the two countries.