British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke has presented 21 new Chevening scholarships.
Cooke welcomed the next cohort of Chevening scholars to her residence in Dhaka on Wednesday, according to a press release.
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The 21 young professionals who received awards for the coming academic year will soon be leaving Bangladesh to begin a one-year master’s programme at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, it said.
"Many congratulations to everyone who is joining the Chevening programme this year. UK universities offer world-class teaching and degrees, as well as the chance to experience British culture. Scholars will also build lifelong friendships and join a vibrant global network that includes more than 350 alumni from Bangladesh and over 50,000 alumni worldwide," said the British high commissioner.
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"This year I’m delighted that we have 21 fantastic new scholars from Bangladesh, including 11 women. I hope we will see even more scholars from Bangladesh in the future," she said.
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Applications for Chevening will be open on September 12 and close on November 7, 2023. Follow www.chevening.org/apply or @ukinbangladesh for updates.
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