Ripple (available on Binance) is supporting a major Chinese research university to launch a blockchain research scholarship. The news was confirmed earlier this week.

Blockchain Research Scholarship

The scholarship program is being run by the Institute for Fintech Research at Beijing’s Tsinghua University (THUIFR) in collaboration with Ripple (available on Binance).

Beijing’s Tsinghua University is one of the nine most prestigious universities in China, collectively known as the C9 League.

The Program

Called the Blockchain Technology Research Scholarship Program (BRSP), the program aims to find and mentor the best graduate students in China in 2019. These students will study global blockchain regulations and industry development and will be privy to advanced knowledge in the blockchain space. They will also attend corporate events and industry-themed visits.

The result will be a highly-educated, skilled group of people ready to be effective in the blockchain workforce.

Blockchain Research Scholarship Means Careers

With blockchain technology surging across the globe, the demand for skilled labor in the area is hard to meet.

Ivy Gao, Director of International Cooperation and Development at THUIFR, reiterated the importance of this educational program in contributing to the blockchain industry.

On the news, Ripple (available on Binance)’s representative stated earlier today on Twitter that the company is “excited to work with Tsinghua University Institute for Fintech Research […] and help develop the next generation talent for blockchain in China!”