Thursday, 22 August 2024, was full of excitement at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Accra, where the British High Commission, in partnership with the British Council Ghana, hosted a vibrant farewell reception for Ghana’s latest scholars of fully funded UK scholarships, Chevening and Commonwealth.
The event brought together scholarship recipients, alumni, and key figures from the High Commission and British Council, showcasing the strong and lasting partnership between the UK and Ghana in promoting educational excellence and leadership development.
For over four decades, the Commonwealth Scholarship has funded the education of more than 2,000 Ghanaians, while the Chevening Scholarship has empowered over 400 ambitious individuals from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso to pursue world-class education in the UK. Many of these scholars have returned to make significant contributions in fields ranging from governance to climate action, cementing their roles as pioneers in their respective sectors.
This year’s reception celebrated and honoured the remarkable achievements of the new scholarship awardees as they prepare to embark on their educational journeys in the UK.
Among the group are 17 Chevening scholars who will pursue fully funded one-year master’s degrees at top UK universities. Additionally, 30 scholars have been selected for the Commonwealth Scholarship, where they will study at renowned institutions like Cambridge, King’s College London, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Their fields of study include law, public health, education, climate, international security, and business.
Speaking at the reception, Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon, expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s truly an honour to host some of Ghana’s brightest minds before they set off for one year of advanced learning in the UK. This event is a powerful reminder of the immense potential within Ghana’s youth and the transformative impact that UK education institutions can have. When countries like Ghana and the UK come together, the results are simply extraordinary.”
“We’re here to celebrate the incredible journeys of these scholars and the positive contributions they’ve already made to their communities. We’re proud to support them through this scholarship programme and eagerly anticipate the impact they will continue to make when they return to Ghana.”
Country Director of the British Council in Ghana, Nii Doodoo Dodoo, added, “The scholars we’re sending off today represent the vast talent and potential within Ghana. The British Council is thrilled to be part of their journey, and we can’t wait to witness the successes they’re bound to achieve, both in Ghana and beyond.”
The Chevening Scholarship is awarded to individuals with the ambition, vision, and leadership skills to drive positive change in their home countries.
For those dreaming of joining the ranks of Chevening scholars, the application window for the 2025–2026 scholarships is now open, closing on November 5, 2024. With around 1,500 awards available worldwide, the British High Commission in Accra encourages eligible Ghanaians to seize this life-changing opportunity and apply for the chance to study in the UK.
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