For decades, the Chevening Scholarship Program has provided opportunities for graduates from Kurdish and Iraqi universities.
Andrew Bizley, the Consul General at the British Consulate General in Erbil, announced on social media that the Chevening program is now accepting applications from those interested in studying in the UK, starting from August 6th, 2024.
Bizley emphasized that prestigious academic institutions in the UK are welcoming applications from the Kurdistan Region, with all costs covered.
Many renowned UK universities, through the Chevening program, offer seats to graduates from Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region.
The British Consulate General in Erbil shared this announcement on their social media platforms.
Mr. Bizley encourages prospective students to begin their applications promptly.
The highly regarded universities participating in the Chevening program include:
- University College London, where Mr. Bizley hails from and where his sister teaches
- Queen Mary University of London
- University of Birmingham
- University of Manchester
- University of Leeds
- University of Aberdeen
These are just a few of the many esteemed institutions across the UK.