A total of 11 Namibian professionals have received Chevening Scholarships for the coming academic year (2024/25).

At an event held at British High Commissioners residence in Windhoek, the new cohort were formally welcomed to the global Chevening community by British High Commissioner to Namibia H.E. Charles Moore, officials from the High Commission and alumni. The scholars will leave for the UK during the month of September and will be enrolled in some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Speaking at the pre-departure event Chevening Alumni Association of Namibia (CANN) member, Abel Abel encouraged this year’s cohort to make the most of the opportunity that lies ahead. Reflecting on his own experiences, he noted that Chevening is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that should be used for one’s personal and professional growth.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. The scholarships support one-year taught master’s degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.

Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide. There are over 57,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise of an influential and highly regarded global network.

Applications for the 2025/2026 are currently open until 5 November 2024.The British High Commission Windhoek invites eligible Namibians who aspire to further their studies in the UK to apply by visiting (https://www.chevening.org/apply).

The 11 scholars are:

• Paulina Ndemupandula Shifugula, University of Hull, MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Fiina Fenni Tulonga Iitula, University of St Andrews, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with English Medium Instruction
• Vendjipa Zenaune Shingandye, University of Strathclyde, Information and Library Studies
• Tamekeni Nantuua, The University of Edinburgh, Carbon Management
• Sigoopeni Pauline Klemens, University of Glasgow, Global Health
• Edward Shatipamba Hifivali, University of Aberdeen, Energy Economics and Law
• Iyaloo Ndapandula Hamulungu, University of Aberdeen, Energy Economics and Law
• Sylvia Precious Kauluma, University of Dundee, International Oil and Gas Law and Policy
• Ruusa Megameno Nangolo, University of Warwick, Programme and Project Management
• Siegbert Kahare, University of Birmingham, Migration Studies
• Mberiuka Girlenley Mauha, University of Bolton, Early Childhood Studies