The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, and the Minister of Education, Arbërie Nagavci, today met students from the most prestigious universities in the world, supported by scholarships from MASHTI.

According to the announcement, the ongoing work of the Government to expand opportunities for young people, especially students, for development and employment was highlighted in the meeting.

"On this occasion, the Government's decision for free public higher education for all at the bachelor and master levels, as well as the distribution of over 3,000 scholarships for distinguished students for studies in the country and abroad, was highlighted," the press release states.

Also, the need to close the gender gap in science was discussed, while the distribution of 1,365 scholarships for girls and women students in STEM fields was emphasized.

"Reiterating that the support for young people will not stop, it was said that with these decisions it is intended to encourage interest in higher studies, improving the general educational level of the population, contributing to the development of human capital, as a prerequisite for economic development and social progress".

In the wake of these measures, MESTI has already announced the public call for financial support for students who this year have enrolled or are continuing their master's level studies in the most prestigious universities in the world according to the "Times Higher Education" list.

"Preference will be given to students studying in the fields of engineering and information and communication technology, applicants with a weaker socio-economic status, persons with disabilities, as well as applicants who have completed their preliminary studies at the bachelor's level in public institutions", it is further said.

"In order to increase the representation of women among researchers, women will be chosen with preference in cases of equal qualification of women and men candidates".

/Telegraph/