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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS 2021-22

The application windows for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship programmes for 2021-22 are now open. Aspiring scholars can apply for a one-year masters under the Scholarship programme by 3 November 2020 or for the short-term thematic Fellowship programmes by 19 October 2020. The Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to …

UK ANNOUNCES NEW STUDENT VISA ROUTE

A new visa route for international students will open on 5 October, delivering on the UK Government’s commitment to introduce a new points-based immigration system. The new Student Route will replace the previous Tier 4 visa route, making the process more streamlined for students and their sponsoring institutions. Under the new system, students will require …

INDIA JOINS UK’S GLOBAL VACCINE MISSION

The UK today (4 June) organised the Global Vaccine Summit 2020, helping secure US$7.4 billion (approximately £6 billion) in funding to support global vaccine supply and immunisation. The virtual event saw representatives of more than 50 countries – business leaders, UN agencies, civil society, government ministers, Heads of State and country leaders, including Prime Minister …