Chevening Scholarship | 19 Feb 2024

Why in News?

Uttarakhand government has announced its initiative to support ten outstanding students from the state in pursuing a one-year Master’s programme in the United Kingdom (UK) through the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The state will cover 50% of the expenses, while Chevening India will fund the remaining expenses.

Key Points

  • The scholarship covers various expenses including academic fees, travel, accommodation, and visa charges, providing a holistic support system for the beneficiaries.
  • Graduates with two years of work experience will qualify for the scholarship, enabling them to pursue higher education or research at any British university. Initially, five women and five men will be chosen for the programme.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the government and Chevening India. This partnership marks the first of its kind for Uttarakhand.
    • It was done earlier in Jharkhand as well.

The Chevening Scholarship

  • It is an international scholarship, funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, that lets foreign students with leadership qualities study at universities in the UK.
  • The stated objective of the scheme is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries.