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DFID awards 2012-2013 Chevening scholarship

The acting British High Commissioner, Giles Lever, says Britain will continue to use scholarship opportunities to impart leadership qualities to young Nigerians with promising careers. … Continue reading DFID awards 2012-2013 Chevening scholarship


The acting British High Commissioner, Giles Lever, says Britain will continue to use scholarship opportunities to impart leadership qualities to young Nigerians with promising careers.

Speaking with our correspondent Doris Okenwa during a reception in Abuja for the ex and new Chevening Scholars, he said this scholarships are a diplomatic tool to promote stronger bilateral relations with Nigeria.

15 Nigerians were awarded the British Chevening Post Graduate scholarship for 2012-2013.

This is a yearly initiative by the British government to assist young people in developing countries reach the peak of their career and give back to their societies.