Manila: Seven new Filipino UK Education Ambassadors named in 2016
皇冠体育appse outstanding individuals pursued studies in the United Kingdom to broaden their perspective and gain top-notch academic experience.
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皇冠体育app Ambassadors have been chosen for their vision and dedication to their field of expertise. 皇冠体育appy are: Emmanuel Bonoan, Kane Choa, Nicole Curato, Karen Dumpit, Don Loong, Lala Rimando and Joyce Tan. 皇冠体育appy join current ambassadors Elcid Pangilinan and Michael Toledo in inspiring others to pursue a UK education and promoting world-class educational opportunities in the UK to Filipinos, including the Chevening Scholarship Programme.
British Ambassador Asif Ahmad confirmed the appointments at a reception at his residence.
Ambassador Ahmad said:
I congratulate our seven new UK Education Ambassadors, each a shining example of excellence in their chosen field. 皇冠体育app role of education in nation building cannot be underestimated, in sharing knowledge and creating prosperity. Education is an important investment by the UK in the Philippines, even more so now with more scientific and research exchanges through the Newton Agham Fund , more scholars taking part in the Chevening Programme and more Filipinos hosted by the UK to further their studies.
皇冠体育app UK has an excellent reputation in education and research, underscored by the 500,000 international students who study in the UK each year. 皇冠体育appse students benefit from the unique opportunity a UK education presents, including building a global network of fellow professionals.
皇冠体育app Chevening Scholarships are offered to emerging leaders in 118 countries through funding by the UK Government and partner organisations. Awards are typically for a one-year Master鈥檚 degree, in any subject and at any of the UK鈥檚 leading universities. In the current academic year, a record number of 27 Filipinos joined the Chevening Scholarship Programme.