What are your dreams in life?
What
about taking a break from work, and head back to university for a Masters
degree (uni and subject of your choice), on a full scholarship?
Have
you ever thought of embarking on a once in a life time adventure in the UK, a
gateway to Europe?
The UK Chevening Scholarship presents an opportunity, and I was a fortunate recipient in 2016-17.
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| Receiving award certificate from High Commissioner (Malaysia) - HE Vicki Treadell (July 2016) |
You can
read more info at their website: www.chevening.org (open
for applications from 6 August)
Every
year, 1800 scholars from around the world are chosen to embark on a year's
adventure in the UK. In Malaysia, there are around 40 recipients each year. The
per-capita ratio for Malaysia is one of the highest.
This
year, another 45 Malaysians are heading to the UK: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/08/399803/45-chevening-scholars-set-pursue-postgraduate-studies-uk
Read
about Diana Shakira's account: https://www.nst.com.my/education/2018/08/403976/uk-bound-postgrad-studies
From my
observation, Cheveners come from a mixture of professional backgrounds, from
lawyers, doctors, scientists, environmentalist, government officers, engineers,
journalists, social activists and the list goes on. One thing is for sure,
these people are no fluke. All are experts, leaders and high-achievers in their
fields. Initially, I did feel a lack of confidence, or slightly inferior, like
a small prawn in a huge lake.
Anyway,
this should not stop you from TRYING and APPLYING for the scholarship. You stand a
chance only if you apply. In fact, a friend made the cut only after 3 years or applications.
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| Malaysian Cheveners 2016-17 |
