Four Guyanese students awarded scholarships to study in China

Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to four exceptional Guyanese students who have been awarded full scholarships to pursue Bachelor’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience at prestigious universities in China.

The scholarships are the result of a collaboration between the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, under a capacity-building programme that also forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Launched in 2023, the partnership aims to strengthen Guyana’s human resource capacity in the vital oil and gas sector by investing in the country’s youth and fostering international academic cooperation.

Minister Bharrat highlighted that this initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring that Guyanese benefit directly from the country’s rapidly expanding petroleum industry, not only through revenues but also through education and skills development.

“This scholarship programme is a testament to our vision for a knowledgeable, empowered generation of leaders in natural resources and energy. I extend my best wishes to our scholars for their success and bright futures,” Minister Bharrat said.

Guyana’s energy sector has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, driven by major offshore oil discoveries and production led by international partners such as ExxonMobil, Hess, and CNOOC.

As the country moves towards becoming a major oil producer, building local capacity in petroleum engineering, geology, and related disciplines remains a top priority for the government.