UK awards record 7 Chevening Scholarships to Solomon Islanders
The UK has set a record for 2024 to 2025 awarding 7 Chevening scholarships to brilliant applicants from Solomon Islands.
High Commissioner Thomas Coward posed for a group photo with the 2024 Chevening recipients.
The prestigious Chevening Scholarship scheme is celebrating 40 years of success. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders.
The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to pursue any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities, along with access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Speaking at the 2024 to 2025 pre-departure briefing for the 7 Solomon Islands Chevening Scholars, British High Commissioner to Solomon Islands and Nauru, His Excellency Thomas Coward said:
If you are passionate about driving change locally and globally, if you want to be the best at what you do and you have the imagination to inspire and help others, then a Chevening Scholarship could be the perfect opportunity for you. We want to support the next generation of leaders and value energy, open-mindedness, curiosity, compassion, a clear vision for your future and the ability to achieve your goals.
Emma Hennessey, Head of The Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), said:
Chevening Scholars, Fellows, and Alumni use the skills and knowledge they gain while studying in the UK to drive change when they return home, becoming leaders and change-makers, helping to ensure the world is a better place in which to live, work, and thrive.
The 7 scholars are:
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Brandon Ryan Tupiti, Master of Science in Cloud Computing at the University of East London
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Crispin Tanentoa, Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering at Brunel University London
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David Michael Ha’apio Natogga Sivainao, Master of Science in Business Strategy and Innovation Management at the University of Southampton
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Fred Mandersloot Kwakwaoa Anisi, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at the University of Leeds
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Gary Di’i Moli, Master of Law (LLM) in International Trade and Maritime Law at the University of Essex and
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Martin Teu, Master of Arts in Geopolitics and International Affairs at the University of Sussex
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Sebastian Alofi Misiga, Master of Science in Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management at the University of Brighton.
The scholars will leave for the UK this month.