AMMAN — Her Excellency
Bridget Brind OBE, the
British Ambassador to Jordan, extended her congratulations to the most recent
cohort of
Chevening Scholars from Jordan during a farewell event hosted at the
British Residence on August 28. These scholars are on the verge of commencing
their educational journeys to the United Kingdom, where they will undertake
one-year Master's degrees at prestigious universities. Notably, one of the
recipients has been awarded the
Chevening Fellowship, an accomplishment
bestowed upon merely three students across the globe.
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Ambassador Bridget Brind lauded the awardees
and noted that the Chevening Scholarship Scheme was celebrating its 40th
anniversary. This year's cohort stands as a significant achievement for the
Kingdom, as one of its students secured the prestigious
Chevening Fellowship –
an honor bestowed upon only three students globally.
The Chevening Scholarships
provide financial support to emerging leaders, enabling them to pursue eligible Master's degrees
at renowned academic institutions in the UK. To be eligible for this accolade,
applicants are required to demonstrate leadership potential and possess a
minimum of two years of professional work experience.
This year's scholars will cover an array of
fields, including but not limited to Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
International Development, Biomedical Engineering, Business,
Sustainable Energy, and
International Law. The overarching goal is to equip these scholars
with the requisite expertise to make meaningful contributions upon their return
to Jordan.
As per a statement, the selection process for
the
Chevening Program is notably competitive, necessitating candidates to
showcase leadership promise and preparedness to excel within their chosen
domains. The program actively encourages individuals with ambitious aspirations
of making an impact as future leaders to submit their applications.