Returning Chevening scholars get certificates
Under the programme, some 63 scholars shortlisted from across the country had taken up the programme
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ISLAMABAD:
Some 63 scholars who studied under the UK-sponsored Chevening programme received their certificates in a ceremony to mark their return to the country.
The ceremony was held at British High Commissioner (Designate) Dr Christian Turner’s residence in Islamabad.
Dr Turner distributed certificates amongst the scholars who had returned to Pakistan after completing a year-long masters’ degree in prestigious British universities which were fully-funded by the high commission. Under the programme, some 63 scholars shortlisted from across the country had taken up the programme.
“The Chevening programme is one of great pride for us in Pakistan,” said Dr Turner while addressing Chevening scholars, adding that the numbers of scholars seeking scholarship under the programme had quadrupled over the past five years.
He added that the project enabled more and more young leaders and professionals from Pakistan to have an opportunity to study and experience life in the UK.
Dr Turner said, this experience also allowed the scholarship holders to share the best of what the two countries could offer each other.
Highlighting the fact that a lot more women were now applying for the scholarship,” he said, “I have been delighted to see more women scholars going for the Chevening scholarship, up from just six per cent in 2013 to 39 per cent in 2018.”
Our ambition is to have diversity in the range of Chevening scholars from Pakistan in 2020, he said, adding that this will be achieved by equally splitting the shortlisted cohort between men and women scholars.
Wishing a good future to the scholars, Dr Turner said that he was looking forward to seeing the returning scholars excelling in their careers and making a positive contribution to Pakistan. He added that these scholars will help further strengthening the bonds between the two countries.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 12th, 2019.
Some 63 scholars who studied under the UK-sponsored Chevening programme received their certificates in a ceremony to mark their return to the country.
The ceremony was held at British High Commissioner (Designate) Dr Christian Turner’s residence in Islamabad.
Dr Turner distributed certificates amongst the scholars who had returned to Pakistan after completing a year-long masters’ degree in prestigious British universities which were fully-funded by the high commission. Under the programme, some 63 scholars shortlisted from across the country had taken up the programme.
“The Chevening programme is one of great pride for us in Pakistan,” said Dr Turner while addressing Chevening scholars, adding that the numbers of scholars seeking scholarship under the programme had quadrupled over the past five years.
He added that the project enabled more and more young leaders and professionals from Pakistan to have an opportunity to study and experience life in the UK.
Dr Turner said, this experience also allowed the scholarship holders to share the best of what the two countries could offer each other.
Highlighting the fact that a lot more women were now applying for the scholarship,” he said, “I have been delighted to see more women scholars going for the Chevening scholarship, up from just six per cent in 2013 to 39 per cent in 2018.”
Our ambition is to have diversity in the range of Chevening scholars from Pakistan in 2020, he said, adding that this will be achieved by equally splitting the shortlisted cohort between men and women scholars.
Wishing a good future to the scholars, Dr Turner said that he was looking forward to seeing the returning scholars excelling in their careers and making a positive contribution to Pakistan. He added that these scholars will help further strengthening the bonds between the two countries.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 12th, 2019.