The British Embassy in Kathmandu has announced that thirteen Nepalis (six men and seven women) have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship to pursue master’s degrees at UK universities this year.

The embassy said in a statement that the recipients will study diverse subjects, including international human rights law, aviation digital technology, global health policy, and children's, youth, and international development.

The Chevening programme began in Nepal in 1983 and now supports 262 Nepali scholars.

British Ambassador to Nepal Rob Fenn highlighted the significance of the Chevening scholars at an event on Wednesday. The event marked the send-off for this year’s scholars and the return of previous graduates.

“Chevening scholars represent some of Nepal’s finest, and the UK is proud to support them in building important links—as Ambassadors between our countries,” Fenn said. “It is also a delight to see so many of our alumni, who all return to Nepal, driving change here with the skills, knowledge, and friendships built from their time at British universities.”

Chevening scholarships enable scholars worldwide to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK on the condition that they return to their home country after their studies. The embassy said over 50,000 people worldwide have studied in the UK through this scholarship, named after the British Foreign Secretary’s official residence.