Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – 'Open door day' was recently held at the Oyu Tolgoi Information Center. During this event, the Oyu Tolgoi Higher Education Support programme was presented to Mongolian students. Training officer Yo.Lkhamaa of the Human Resources department of Oyu Tolgoi LLC provided a detailed introduction to the programme and shared success stories of students who had previously won Oyu Tolgoi scholarships. The presentation was received by the students with great interest.
Oyu Tolgoi implements National, International and South Gobi scholarship programmes as well as internships and graduate programmes. Many students participated in this year’s event and in addition to learning new information, they also found out about the qualification criteria for International Scholarships, issues to pay attention to during the National Scholarship interview and how to determine average scores.
At the event, geology student, Ch.Choisurendorj of Gazarchin college said: “I have never applied for a scholarship before. Now I have obtained detailed information about how to apply.”
To date, over 100 students have received Oyu Tolgoi National Scholarships. The scholarship provides university annual tuition fees, monthly living expenses of 200,000 MNT and student accommodation for students from the countryside. In addition, students can gain practical experience through the internship programme at Oyu Tolgoi.
Oyu Tolgoi National Scholarship applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m today. The International Scholarship will be announced shortly.
About Oyu Tolgoi LLC (http://ot.mn/en)
Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia's largest copper and gold mining company, is a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia, Turquoise Hill Resources and Rio Tinto. Located in the Umnugobi, Oyu Tolgoi has commissioned Concentrator plant in December, 2012 and commenced shipments of copper concentrate in July of 2013. As the biggest single investment in Mongolian history, Oyu Tolgoi already is a major driver of the country’s economy.
Oyu Tolgoi is managed by Rio Tinto, which is investing global expertise and cutting-edge technology to help develop Mongolia’s mining industry and ensure Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s most advanced mines. Oyu Tolgoi is developing a nationwide vocational training programme, regional infrastructure, and is committed to ensuring more than 90 per cent Mongolian national employment and a strong Mongolian supplier base. These programmes will help drive economic growth for generations to come.
Oyu Tolgoi’s core commitment is to a safe work place and setting a new standard in environmental care.
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