A reception was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programs and featured an address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE. Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni shared their educational experiences with the latest cohort of sixth formers from Prince Andrew School (PAS) and current undergraduate scholars.
The evening offered special congratulations to Martina Peters for her achievement in securing a Chevening Scholarship. Martina successfully secured a place at the University of Exeter to pursue a Master of Science in Conservation and Biodiversity. Her academic journey will begin in late September 2024.
While Martina was the sole Chevening applicant from St Helena this year, the Overseas Territories celebrated collective success with 12 scholarships awarded across Anguilla, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI).
Chevening Scholarship Applications
The application window for the next round of Chevening Scholarships is currently open. Applications close on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and successful applicants will begin their UK studies in September/October next year.
For more information on eligibility criteria and the application process, visit www.chevening.org. Alternatively, please contact Kerry Lane, Chevening Officer in the Governor’s Office, at Kerry.Lane@fcdo.gov.uk or by telephone on 22308 for guidance.
Commonwealth Scholarship Applications
Applications for Commonwealth Scholarships will open on September 10, 2024, and will close on October 15, 2024. To find out more about Commonwealth Scholarships visit Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships – Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (fcdo.gov.uk), or contact Angela Benjamin, Head of Life Long Learning, at Angela.Benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh or by telephone on 22607.
Both Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships offer fully funded postgraduate study in the UK and support individuals with outstanding talent and high aspirations to become leaders and innovators who enact positive change upon returning to their home countries.
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