Chevening Maldives Scholarships established for year 2021/22

Minister Dr Ibrahim Hassan and British High Commissioner to the Maldives Caron Rohsler | Photo: Higher Education Ministry

Maldives – The Chevening/Maldives Scholarship program established scholarships to study in the UK academic year of 2021/22.

Minister of Higher Education, Dr Ibrahim Hassan and British High Commissioner to the Maldives Caron Rohsler signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to officially establish the Chevening/Maldives Scholarships, at a ceremony held today.

The Chevening/Maldives Scholarship program this year will offer 2 scholarships which would start in the UK academic year of 2021/22 for students wishing to study for a one-year Master’s degree in the areas of Training Need Analysis published by MoHE, at any accredited University in the UK.

The new partnership program is funded by Chevening Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the government of Maldives.

High Commissioner to the Maldives Caron Rohsler expressed joy at having established the Chevening partnership with Maldives government, since it would allow the opportunity for more scholars. She also extended the invitation to employers, business and organizations, to partner for co-funded UK masters degrees in any chosen subject area. Interested parties are to contact the British High Commission in Maldives.

Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving students free to focus on achieving academic goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime, according to the Chevening website. With the scholarships, students will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time they can develop professionally and academically, network, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.