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Susan Nyabunze Herald Reporter
Netherlands Ambassador Gera Snelter has urged Zimbabwean students studying abroad to obtain and share as much knowledge as they can with their counterparts in the host country.
Ambassador Snelter made the call while officiating at a ceremony to award scholarships under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme to 31 Zimbabwean students.
“The Netherlands Fellowship Programme is based on the idea that if you want a country to develop, you educate the younger generation,” she said.

“Therefore, as you go, I urge you to learn and also share as much knowledge with people from the Netherlands.”
Ambassador Snelter said she was confident that the 31 students would perform exceptionally well like what most Zimbabwean students have done in the past.
“Zimbabwe has always been successful in the selection due to the high literacy level in the country,” she said. “When I look at you now, I believe Zimbabwe has a bright future.”

Ambassador Snelter said she expected that after their studies, the students would use their knowledge to develop Zimbabwe.
“I hope you will enjoy your stay in my country as much as I enjoy staying in yours,” she said. “It is my wish that after your study period you will come back with your acquired knowledge to support Zimbabwe.”

The students went through an intensive selection process that was based on motivation, qualification and expertise of each individual.
Focus was mainly centred on key development areas such as agriculture, land management, health and nutrition for various undergraduate and masters programmes.