On 30th June 2026 UEAB through the Office of the DVC ASA and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee was graced by a courtesy visit from a team of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships – British High Commission.
The UK team met a vibrant student and faculty body both online and via a physical meeting where prestigious education scholarships in the UK were explored.
The meeting ended with a voice to embrace exposure,Innovation and to an education that impacts the society in solving a problem thereby leaving a mark-Impact of education.
The team also emphasized the need to engage in research and innovation as there is a scholarship to that niche.
“Chevening is the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and partner organisations, we offer exceptional future leaders the opportunity to further their education in the UK, so that they can drive impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and their home countries. At a time of unprecedented global challenges, the Chevening network offers a real cause for hope. Our community of leaders and decision-makers is already making a measurable impact in areas like climate action, economic prosperity, and conflict recovery…”
“Commonwealth Scholarships act as a catalyst for sustainable development by actively supporting candidates of outstanding ability, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, based in low and middle income countries.
The majority of Scholarships are funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals across a modern Commonwealth…”
