UK Grants Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships to 85 Nigerians for 2025
The United Kingdom Government has awarded scholarships to 85 Nigerians under the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth programmes to pursue master’s and PhD studies in 2025. In a statement on Thursday, the British High Commission announced that the beneficiaries include 39 Chevening scholars, one Chevening fellow, and 45 Commonwealth scholars. A pre-departure ceremony was held in Abuja on Wednesday for recipients from the capital and neighbouring states, while another is scheduled to take place in Lagos in September. Speaking at the Abuja event, British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Lever, congratulated the scholars, describing their selection as the result of a rigorous and highly competitive process. “We are proud to see another batch of scholars depart for the UK, knowing they will return to Nigeria as part of a strong Chevening network. They will act as ambassadors, applying the knowledge […]