Bermudians to go away to university, has been endorsed by Education Minister Jerome Dill who said he welcomed, "any community effort to help with the costs of overseas tuition.

"Financial assistance for Bermudian students wanting higher education abroad is needed. In fact it is a moral imperative. Government certainly does its part,'' Mr. Dill said yesterday. "We give out something like $6 million per annum in financial aid of one type or another. Any contribution to the cause is welcome.'' Mr. Dill was responding to a speech at a PLP rally on Thursday night by Rev.

Emily Gail Dill who called on churches, small businesses and families to pool their resources and raise money for the Degree of Excellence Scholarship Fund.

Minister welcomes new scholarship "There are various funds available for higher education already,'' Mr. Dill said, "but there is always room for more.'' According to the Education Minister, Government gives out some $6 million annually through scholarships, loans and other financing schemes. He estimated that about $2 million a year is currently available through private sector scholarships.

"I cannot stress the importance of this effort enough,'' said Mr. Dill, adding that he was, "very proud,'' that Government funding for higher education assistance had been increased from $4 million to $6 million a year during his tenure as Education Minister.

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