DHAKA: British High Commissioner Alison Blake invites applications in Bangladesh for Chevening scholarships where 12 scholars will get opportunity to study for a master’s degree at the UK.

The applications procedure for 2017-2018 session will remain open until November 8 via www.chevening.org/apply.  

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds, and offers full financial support to study for a master’s degree at any UK university, said a press release.

While congratulating this year’s scholars, British High Commissioner Alison Blake said, “I am very proud that many of the world’s top universities are in the UK”.

“The Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s way of ensuring that those with academic and leadership potential from around the world are able to study and experience life in the UK.”

He further said, “Our Chevening scholars are the leaders that shape the future and strengthen relationships between countries”.

“If you are a future leader of Bangladesh I would encourage you to apply for a scholarship now to give yourself the chance of winning an award and benefiting academically, professionally and personally from studying in the UK, and exploring all that the UK has to offer.”

When opening the 2017/2018 competition for Chevening Scholarships the Chevening Secretariat Director, Michael Scott-Kline, said, ‘Those who step forward to apply for a Chevening Scholarship are already demonstrating the kind of ambitious forward-thinking that typifies Chevening Scholars”.

The potential rewards for applying are unquantifiable. Not only do scholars receive a first-rate UK education which can open doors in their respective careers, they also join a strong global network — a network they will draw on and contribute to for the rest of their lives.”

Detail information on the eligibility criteria and award specifications is available at www.chevening.org/faqs.

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