马云基金会在澳大利亚纽卡斯尔大学开设奖学金项目

Australia's University of Newcastle (UON) announced the establishment of a scholarship program supported by China's Jack Ma Foundation.

近日，澳大利亚纽卡斯尔大学宣布设立由中国马云基金会资助的奖学金项目。

Jack Ma Foundation will give US$20 million (AU$26.4 million) to fund a first of its kind scholarship program at UON, marking the largest philanthropic commitment in UON's history, and the Jack Ma Foundation's first philanthropic contribution in Australia.

马云基金会将提供2000万美元（折合2640万澳元）资助澳大利亚纽卡斯尔大学的首个此类奖学金计划，这是纽卡斯尔大学历史上获得的最高额慈善承诺，也是马云基金会在澳大利亚的首个慈善捐助。

Ma was joined by New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian MP, UON Chancellor Paul Jeans and others to announce the scholarship program in Newcastle.

马云和新南威尔士州州长格拉迪斯·贝瑞吉克莲，纽卡斯尔大学校长保罗·吉恩斯及其他人一道宣布了该奖学金计划。

In its initial year, The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program will support 30 scholarships, 20 scholarships to support students throughout the duration of their degree, and 10 one-off scholarships to support educational exchange, internship or immersion activities.

在项目开始的第一年，Ma & Morley奖学金项目将提供30个奖学金名额，其中20个奖学金名额将会支付获奖者在攻读学位过程中的所有学费，剩余10个名额的获得者将得到一次性奖学金，将资助学生参与教育交流、实习或海外体验计划。

When the program reaches full capacity, it will support 90 students per year.

当奖学金项目进入全面运作阶段后，每年资助的学生人数将达到90名。

UON Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, said The Ma & Morley Scholarship Program at UON would have a transformational impact on the lives of students and shape the next generation of leaders.

纽卡斯尔大学副校长、教授卡洛琳·麦克米伦表示，Ma & Morley奖学金计划将对学生的生活和下一代领袖塑造产生变革性的影响。

"Through this remarkable friendship spanning decades, a new generation of talented students will have the opportunity to reach their full personal and professional potential," Professor McMillen said.

麦克米伦教授说道：“通过这段跨越了几十年风雨的伟大友谊，新一代的才俊将拥有达到个人和职业潜能极限的机会。”