Orphans win awards

BANDUNG, West Java: One hundred high-achieving orphans were awarded two-year scholarships by the committee of the National Foster Parent campaign, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Funds for the scholarships were donated by PT Ariawest, a partner of the West Java office of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom.

International Ariawest President John C. Vondras presented children with their scholarships at a ceremony attended by Vice Governor HMA Sampurna.

The size of the scholarship fund was not reported. (swe)