British ambassador bids farewell to 2021/22 Chevening Scholars 

AMMAN — British Ambassador to Jordan Bridget Brind on Sunday hosted a farewell reception for this year’s Chevening Scholars before they depart for the UK to begin their studies at some of Britain’s leading universities. 

The scholars will study a variety of fields including international relations, conflict, security and development, public policy, digital business, innovation and management, strategic communications, pharmaceutical engineering, international public health, robotics and economics. Their studies will equip them with skills “to make a difference in Jordan when they return”, said a British embassy statement.

During the reception, the British ambassador said: “As we look to the second centenary of UK friendship with Jordan, the prestigious Chevening Scholarships are one of our most important tools for supporting and building links with the talented next generation of Jordanian leaders. We hope that these scholarships will not only create new personal, academic and career opportunities for the scholars, but also establish a link of friendship with the UK, which will last a lifetime.”

Chevening Scholarships are part of the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. 

In Jordan, the application process for scholarships is highly competitive. Last year, the embassy received over 800 applications, out of which 55 candidates were shortlisted for the interview and 16 scholarships were awarded.

The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study any eligible master’s degree at any of the UK’s world-leading universities. Applicants must have leadership skills and at least two years of work experience.  

So far, a total of 615 students from Jordan have been sent to study in the United Kingdom and many of them now occupy prominent positions in government, politics, science and business fields, the statement said.

Currently, more than 1,500 scholarships are being offered globally for the next academic year, representing a significant investment from the UK Government in developing the leaders of tomorrow. 

Chevening applications for the 2022/2023 academic year are currently open until November 2.