Crown Prince meets new group of International Scholarship Programme students; expresses pride in students’ academic achievements

Manama, Apr. 24 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today met this year’s recipients of the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Programme (CPISP), along with their parents and board members of CPISP, at Riffa Palace. During the meeting, His Royal Highness extended his congratulations to the 17th group of CPISP recipients and expressed his pride in the students’ academic achievement, noting that they have earned their place on the programme. His Royal Highness also congratulated the students’ parents and praised their unwavering support and commitment to their children’s educational development. The Crown Prince expressed thanks and appreciation to those who support the CPISP, and stressed that their continued help supports the success of the Kingdom and the achievements of its citizens. His Royal Highness went on to recall the launch of the CPISP in 1999 - during which four students received scholarships to obtain bachelor’s degrees - and how the programme has grown to send 10 students a year to study, with the opportunity to pursue further graduate studies. In conclusion, His Royal Highness extended his thanks and appreciation to the staff of the CPISP, who work with renowned international universities and support the students from their enrolment through to their graduation.