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British council scholarship for BD students


Published : 17 Jan 2021 09:26 PM

The British Council in Bangladesh provides and manages a wide range of scholarship programmes, including Commonwealth Scholarships, Charles Wallace Professional Visits programme, Hornby Scholarships, Women in Stem Scholarships, and GREAT Scholarships.

To present these scholarships offers to key stakeholders, the British Council organised a virtual even titled “Study UK Scholarships 2021: We Believe in Education” on Sunday.

Speaking as the chief guest, Deputy Minister for education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury (Nowfel) discussed the significance of these scholarship programmes in providing access to foreign education to Bangladeshi students despite financial impediments. 

He said, “Making foreign education more accessible to Bangladeshi students through these scholarships opens up a range of opportunities for them. It enhances their flexibility, cultural awareness, and an under

standing of how other people work and think, hence improving their chances of future employability. Most importantly, a UK degree and work experience are highly valued worldwide.”

The event was attended by around100 representatives from a wide range of organisations, including public and private universities, study abroad counsellors, IELTS registrations centres, national and international NGOs, the British High Commission, and the Ministry of Education. 

It started with a welcome address by Jessica Magson, Director Programmes, British Council. She spoke about the British Council’s work in Bangladesh over the past 70 years, particularly in education. 

Syed Tirtho Mahmood, International Education Services Manager, British Council was the next presenter. 

He spoke about GREAT Scholarships 2021 – the event's primary focus. GREAT Scholarships 2021, launched by the Study UK campaign together with 41 UK universities, supports postgraduate students from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to access world-class UK higher education opportunities. 

There are 11 scholarships for Bangladesh this year, and the deadline for each GREAT scholarship will vary by university, applicants are requested to check deadlines with their chosen institution. 

This was followed by a presentation by David Maynard, Director Education, British Council, where he discussed the various scholarship programmes administered by the British Council. The presentation exhibited the success of these programmes over the years and how they act as catalysts to promote UK education access in Bangladesh.

Following on, Javed Patel, Deputy High Commissioner to Bangladesh, spoke about UK education benefits and how it can provide an academic and professional boost for individuals. 

He said, “Sitting at the top of the world rankings, UK universities have a reputation for developing the skills employers are looking for in a candidate. It's not only about attending lectures – students are actively engaging with tutors through lively seminars, discussions, and practical projects.”