13 Nepalis awarded Chevening scholarships

The British Embassy in Kathmandu organized a pre-departure event on Tuesday at the residence of UK Ambassador Rob Fenn for this year’s cohort of Chevening Scholars. Thirteen Nepali students will be heading to the UK to pursue one-year master’s degrees under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship program.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Fenn expressed his admiration for the scholars, stating, “Chevening Scholars represent some of Nepal’s finest, and the UK is proud to support them in building important links, acting as ambassadors between our countries. It is also a delight to see so many of our alumni, who all return to Nepal, driving change here with the skills, knowledge, and friendships built from their time at British Universities.”

The scholars will be pursuing a wide range of subjects, including International Human Rights Law, Aviation Digital Technology, Global Health Policy, and Children, Youth & International Development.

First introduced in Nepal in 1983, the Chevening program has since supported 262 Nepali scholars, including this year’s batch. Notable alumni from the program have made significant contributions in fields such as politics, academia, diplomacy, and business. This year’s group will continue this legacy, adding to the global network of over 50,000 Chevening alumni.

The Chevening Scholarship, named after the British Foreign Secretary’s official residence, enables students from around the world to study for one year in the UK before returning to contribute to their home countries.