UK scholarship opens

THE United Kingdom (UK) government’s Chevening scholarship builds an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change, an official says.
Head of UK government scholarships Naomi Rayner said this after the British High Commission in Port Moresby stated that application were now open.
Chevening scholarships are fully funded by the UK government and support study – usually a one-year master’s degree at UK universities.
The window for online applications (www.chevening.org/apply) to study in the UK in 2022-23 opened on Aug 3 and will close on Nov 2.
Rayner said Chevening represents the very best of the United Kingdom, and was open to applicants from Papua New Guinea.
“As the world continues to tackle major global issues such as the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and climate change, international cooperation is more essential than ever,” she said.
“Chevening seeks to build an international community of people who are committed to working together to drive positive change.
“We do this by bringing together incredible people from around the world and supporting them, through education, to achieve their goals.”
Rayner said Chevening scholars made a significant contribution to their universities, as well as becoming members of an important network of over 50,000 alumni.
Chevening director Duncan Barker said their scholarship experience was more than a master’s degree.
“As well as an academically challenging and fulfilling university experience, we will immerse you in UK culture and bring you together with incredible people from around the world,” he said.
“We organise an exclusive programme of events and activities, so you can experience Britain’s heritage and history, discuss international policy, and interact with thought leaders at a range of academic, cultural and social events.”
“Chevening” is the name given to the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the UK foreign, commonwealth and development office and partner organisations.
The name comes from Chevening House in Kent in the South of England, which is the official residence of the British foreign secretary.
More than 50,000 scholars from over 160 countries have benefitted from the Chevening programme since it began in 1983, including over 120 Papua New Guineans.
There are more than 1,500 scholarships on offer globally for the 2022/2023 academic year, demonstrating the UK’s ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow.