The Voice of Chandigarh News

The UK Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Uttarakhand to offer up to five fully funded scholarships in the state for the next three years. The agreement will see up to five Uttarakhand scholars, each year, receive full financial support to pursue a one-year master’s in the UK as part of the Chevening scholarships and fellowships programme.

The MoU for the ‘Chevening Uttarakhand Higher Education Scholarship’ was signed in Dehradun in the presence of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Caroline Rowett, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh.

Caroline Rowett, British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh, said: “The UK is an excellent place to study, and I am pleased that our partnership with the Government of Uttarakhand will enable more young people to experience it. Each year, up to five scholars from Uttarakhand can pursue a master’s degree in the UK.

“Our Chevening alumni in India are among the brightest working in fields such as cyber, science and innovation, policy, and development. They are key to the UK and India’s collaboration on global challenges, forming a unique living bridge between our countries.”

“International students contribute so much to the UK.  And they get so much in return. The UK is a fantastic place to come and study. Students come because they know they will receive a world class education. They come because they know it sets them up for success. Students benefit from coming to the UK, and we benefit from them being here.”