Return of 35 Malaysian Chevening Scholars Concludes Year-Long Chevening 40th Anniversary Celebrations
February 7, 2025 – London, UK
Yesterday, 35 Malaysian Chevening Scholars returned home after completing their year-long studies in the United Kingdom. The scholars were welcomed back by the British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Charles Hay, and other dignitaries at a reception held at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
The scholars, who were selected from a pool of over 1,000 applicants, pursued postgraduate degrees at various universities across the UK in a wide range of fields, including public policy, law, business, and development. During their time in the UK, the scholars also participated in a number of leadership and professional development programs, including the Chevening Global Leadership Summit.
The return of the scholars marks the culmination of a year-long series of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Chevening Scholarship program. Chevening is the UK government’s global scholarship program, which provides full scholarships for outstanding individuals from around the world to study at UK universities.
Over the past 40 years, over 50,000 scholars from more than 160 countries have received Chevening Scholarships. These scholars have gone on to become leaders in their respective fields, including government, business, and civil society.
The Chevening program is a key part of the UK’s commitment to building relationships with other countries and promoting global cooperation. The program provides scholars with the opportunity to experience the UK’s world-class education system and to develop the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact on their communities.
Speaking at the reception, British High Commissioner Charles Hay said: “I am delighted to welcome back our Chevening Scholars to Malaysia. These scholars are the future leaders of Malaysia, and I am confident that they will use the skills and knowledge they have gained in the UK to make a significant contribution to their country.”
One of the returning scholars, Dr. Noor Hayati Abu Bakar, said: “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have studied in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship. It has been an incredible experience, and I have learned so much. I am now eager to return to Malaysia and use my new skills and knowledge to make a difference in my community.”
The Chevening Scholarship program is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. For more information about the program, please visit www.chevening.org.
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