Chevening scholarships granted to 38
Recipients to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK for one year
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 38 Malaysians have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship to pursue postgraduate studies in Britain for the 2020/2021 academic year.
British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles Hay said the international scholarship scheme would continue as usual.
“Through Chevening, we are giving Malaysia’s brightest an opportunity to attain a world class education in the UK.
“The UK is investing in the next generation of Malaysians who will return to the country and contribute to the future of Malaysia,” he said.
Hay, who hosted a pre-departure reception for the recipients on Thursday, assured the scholars and others planning to further their studies in the UK that the British government and education sector were working together to ensure the health and safety of all international students there.
“You can expect to undertake your studies with a combination of online and in-person learning, receive well-being support from your respective universities and the Chevening Secretariat, as well as up-to-date guidance from Study UK,” he said.
Scholars this year will pursue a wide range of postgraduate programmes at top UK universities, including subjects like climate change, environment, law, development, human rights, public policy, arts and journalism.
Surendran Chelliah R. Karunairajah said he applied for the scholarship as he wanted to be part of a global network seeking to be a high impact force for positive change.
“I chose to do my MSc in Climate Change, Management and Finance at Imperial College Business School because of its inter-disciplinary approach in addressing issues on climate change and sustainability for business,” he said.
Maizatul Khairani, who will enrol at Royal Holloway, said Chevening opened up opportunities for professionals like her to challenge herself as a future leader.
Adeline Ng Kai Wen said she chose to pursue a Masters of Environment and Development at King’s College London as
The UK is investing in the next generation of Malaysians who will return to the country and contribute to the future of Malaysia.
Charles Hay
environment was a critical factor that affected the people’s livelihood and well-being.
“I think the opportunity to be in the UK when it hosts COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) in 2021 will be a unique added experience that I look forward to being a part of,” she said.
Tengku Muhd Muzaffar Tengku Muda from Terengganu said he will pursue a Master’s in Finance at the Lancaster University.
“Chevening is beyond a scholarship. It is an avenue crafted to promote intelligence and exchanging thoughts within its broad community.
“Considering London as the world’s financial hub, the country provides greater access to critical knowledge and dynamic exposure which shall benefit us as financial enthusiasts,” he said.
Sarawakian Venessa Sambai, who will be attending University of York to study Social Justice and Education, said she looked forward to deepening her knowledge and skills with other academics in the UK, particularly on social class and mobility through education.
The Chevening Scholarship, which was first awarded to Malaysians back in 1984, is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme administered by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Malaysia is the second largest recipient of Chevening awards in Asean with over 1,700 Chevening alumni in the country.
Scholarship applications for the 2021/2022 term are open until Nov 3.
For details, visit chevening.org/malaysia