MALÉ, Sept 15 (NNN-PSM) – The Maldives’ Ministry of Higher Education, Labour 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 yesterday, 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 programmes, 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 are pursuing their first degree, the ministry said. (1 U.S. dollar equals 15.31 MVR)– NNN-PSM
