Britain grants postgraduate scholarships to Yemeni students [Archives:2004/766/Local News]

The British government has awarded postgraduate scholarships to eight Yemeni students to study in the United Kingdom. The scholars, who come from a range of government ministries and other Yemeni institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and the Central Bank, will begin their studies this autumn. The students have gained places on postgraduate courses at universities in London, Cardiff, Bradford and elsewhere.
The scholarships have been granted under the Foreign & Commonwealth Chevening Scholarship scheme, which is a worldwide, highly competitive program offering full-time postgraduate scholarship of varying length.
The British Ambassador, Michael Gifford, held a lunchtime reception for the students at his residence on 17th of August. He commented during the meal:
“I am delighted that these students have been successful in gaining awards under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship Scheme. There is keen competition for these awards, and I congratulate the students on their success and wish them well for their university studies in the UK. The aim of these scholarships is to provide financial support to Yemeni men and women who will go on to play a key role in promoting Yemen's political, economic & social development. The Chevening scheme is an important part of Britain's cooperation with Yemen in the field of education.”
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