British Embassy hosts 2017-18 class of Chevening scholars
The British Ambassador to Honduras, Tom Carter, hosted a Welcome Back reception on 12 February in honour of returning Chevening scholars.
The Chevening award is the UK government’s global scholarship programme offered by the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office in collaboration with partner organisations.
The event was also an opportunity to celebrate 35 years of the Chevening Scholarship Programme in Honduras. Since 1983, Chevening has helped to build bridges with more than 160 different countries and territories, supporting the education and development of future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers across the world.
Five Honduran scholars spent the academic year 2017-18 studying for Masters’ degrees at a range of UK universities. The Ambassador congratulated the 2017-18 awardees on the successful completion of their studies and for being worthy ambassadors for Honduras during their time in the UK. The returning scholars are:
- Carlo Jiménez (LLM in Human Rights and Criminal Justice, University of Aberdeen).
- Scarleth Nuñez (MSc in Climate Change, Development and Policy, University of Sussex).
- Gabriela Destephen (MA in International Planning and Sustainable Development, University of Westminster).
- Isabella Clare (MBA in Business Administration, University of Liverpool).
- Regina Handal (LLM in International Human Rights Law, Brunel University).
Chevening has promoted economic development and better business environments worldwide by funding scholars who have gone on to build companies, become directors, and hold senior positions in global organisations. Their UK experience is transforming organisations around the world. For instance, 230 global companies are being led with a Chevening alumnus serving in the highest-ranking position.
Application window for 2020-2021 scholarships will open on 6 August 2019. We strongly encourage mid-career professionals to apply for the scheme and sign up for alerts by visiting the Chevening website.