A total of 127 Nigerians have been given Chevening and Commonwealth United Kingdom scholarships to pursue a variety of master’s and PhD studies in 2023.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the British High Commission in Abuja on Wednesday.
The British High Commissioner, Richard Montgomery, congratulated scholarship recipients who were successful in receiving funding during a pre-departure ceremony held in Abuja. The recipients had to navigate a difficult application and interview procedure.
Montgomery stated:
“Seeing you all here is a great testimony to hard work, perseverance and resilience through a highly competitive process.
“I challenge each of you to aim for excellence in your studies, to be great ambassadors for Nigeria in the UK, and to take advantage of every opportunity during your scholarship – through growing your knowledge, enriching cultural exchange, and confident networking – and then bringing those experiences back to Nigeria and doing great things for your country while creating a positive change in this country and the world.”
Michael Oyedoyin, a Commonwealth Scholar who will study Family and Child Psychology at the University of Chester in the United Kingdom, said he opted to pursue his master’s degree in the United Kingdom in order to help his students outside of the classroom.
According to Oyedoyin:
“I have always loved to teach, and my first degree is in Teacher Education. However, while teaching in schools, I observed that family issues were often the underlying cause of students’ poor academic performance and absence from school. Therefore, I chose this master’s to equip me to support my students beyond the classroom.”
Odera Akpata, another Chevening Scholar who will study International Business at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, stated “Reflecting on my last two applications, I am assured that great things happen to those who never give up”.
cc: Punch Ng
