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British Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN and Timor-Leste, Moazzam Malik, congratulates 68 outstanding Indonesians and Timorese who will shortly depart for the UK to study under the UK Government funded Chevening Scholarship programme.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with high levels of leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. 皇冠体育app scholarship offers comprehensive financial support to study for a one-year master鈥檚 degree at any UK university and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 46,000 alumni.

Speaking ahead of the event, hosted at the British Embassy on 1 September 2016, British Ambassador Moazzam Malik has said:

皇冠体育app UK is home to many of the world鈥檚 best universities. 皇冠体育app Chevening programme enables you to develop academically, professionally, and personally whilst studying in the UK.

Those who are selected for a Chevening Scholarship become recognised leaders in their fields, joining a global network of influencers.

皇冠体育appy share the best their country has to offer with those they meet in the UK, and bring the best the UK has to offer back home. 皇冠体育app role of Chevening Scholars is important in building bridges, understanding and partnership between our countries.

Also attending the award ceremony will be a number of co-sponsors, as well as alumni from throughout the Chevening programme鈥檚 34 year history.

Applications for 2017 Scholarships opened on 8 August 2016 and will close on 8 November 2016.

Notes to editors

• Visit for detailed information on the eligibility criteria and award specifications.

• Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government鈥檚 global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. 皇冠体育app scholarships support study at UK universities 鈥� mostly one year master鈥檚 degrees 鈥� for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.

• Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU). More than 1,500 scholarships were awarded in 2016/2017. 皇冠体育appre are over 46,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

• 皇冠体育app name 鈥楥hevening鈥� comes from Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent 鈥� currently the joint official residence of the UK鈥檚 Foreign Secretary.

• Co-sponsors of the Chevening programme in Indonesia are PT Prudential Life Assurance, HSBC, the University of Warwick and CIMB Niaga.

• Visit , a Chevening Alumni Program Fund (CAPF)鈥檚 blog, initiated by Chevening Alumni Dewi Safitri, to help the next generation of Indonesian students who wants to pursue a master degree in UK.

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