COLOMBO, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Maldives' Ministry of Higher Education, Labor and Skills Development has disbursed more than 69 million U.S. dollars in loans and scholarships to students pursuing higher education since 2024.
In a post on social media on Sunday, the ministry said from 2024 to Sept. 11, 2025, the ministry extended over 69 million dollars in loans to 1,226 students.
The ministry added that in the same period, 4,469 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs, with women making up a majority (2,806 compared to 1,663 men). During the same period, 5,579 students graduated, including 2,237 this year.
At present, 8,330 students were pursuing their first degree, the ministry said. (1 U.S. dollar equals 15.31 MVR) ■
