MUSCAT: The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation on Thursday organised a familiarisation meeting for new students short-listed for scholarships and grants abroad during Academic Year 2024-2025.
The meeting, held at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), elaborated on key features of scholarships. It laid emphasis on awareness about academic, religious, cultural and legal aspects in countries offering the scholarships.
In a lecture at the meeting, the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs advised the students about ways of adaptation to different communities and means of preserving their own identity, culture, religious and moral values that distinguish the Omani character.
The Directorate General of Scholarships also provided an overview of scholarships and grants abroad. It outlined procedures governing travel, study and housing systems, as well as important electronic services in the countries offering the scholarships.
The students were advised to consult the Ministry’s website, “ASAS” system (https://eservices.moheri.gov.om), for further information about general guidelines, electronic services, laws and regulations. — ONA
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