SHARE ...Plan approved to encourage Academic Excellence for Israeli students of Ethiopian descent$40.4 Million (145 Million NIS) Allocated in Multiyear Budget​​​​​​​The Council for Higher Education (CHE) recently approved a $40.4 million (145 million NIS) multiyear plan to encourage academic excellence and leadership among students of Ethiopian descent. The program sprang from Israel’s 2015 Government Policy for Advancing the Integration of Israel Citizens of Ethiopian Descent into Israeli Society. The Steering Committee for Making Higher Education Accessible to Students of Ethiopian Descent, mapped out the primary obstacles to integration into the higher education system. This number is commensurate with the percentage of people of Ethiopian descent in the general Israeli population. — 30 —Photo available to run with this story: Download photoAbout the Council for Higher EducationThe Council for Higher Education (CHE) is the official authority for higher education in Israel.

Source: Ethiopian News June 18, 2019 15:22 UTC