The Archive · 1940

Chungking Announces Scholarships

Chungking, Feb, 21.

Establishment of a "General Chiang. Kai-shek Scholarship Fund" for poor but brilliant students was today by the Government. nouncement added that decided that every year, 400 such students "winning the scholarship would be awarded the sum of $400 each.

The official announcement was made simultaneously with the publication of a circular telegram addressed. by General Chiang Kai-shek to presidents, principals and teachers Chinese universities, colleges" and schools.

In the telegram, General Chiang urged educationalists throughout the nation to pay particular attention to the advancement of the thoughts, character, health and spirit of stu:

"Reuter.

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