Chevening Scholarships celebrate 40 years globally and 30 years in Vietnam

Recently, the British Embassy in Hanoi organized a series of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UK Chevening Government Scholarships globally and 30 years in Vietnam with the participation of generations of Chevening alumni.

Học bổng Chevening kỷ niệm mốc son 40 năm toàn cầu và 30 năm tại Việt Nam

The British Embassy's series of commemorative events attracted a large number of Chevening alumni.

The British Embassy and Chevening alumni joined together to form the number 40 dragon boat on West Lake, symbolising the 40th anniversary of the UK Government Chevening Scholarships around the world.

Alumni and Embassy staff also participated in garbage collection activities in the West Lake area, thereby creating a cleaner landscape and contributing more meaningfully to the anniversary.

Sustainable development is a key theme throughout the year of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam, and was the subject of a Chevening alumni roundtable discussion. Chevening alumni heard updates on Vietnam’s commitment to the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28), the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Mobilisation Plan, and discussed ways to support the energy transition in Vietnam.

Alumni and Embassy staff participate in garbage collection activities in the West Lake area.

During the ceremony, British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew reviewed 30 memorable milestones on the Chevening journey to generations of Vietnamese students, as well as the journey of the Chevening alumni community growing and connecting to create an excellent network of British students.

Over the past 30 years, Chevening Scholarships have been awarded to hundreds of students across Vietnam, enabling individuals to make a positive impact on society by pursuing their dream of studying in the UK. Let’s celebrate the 30-year milestone and look forward to the next generation of scholars on the upcoming journey of Chevening Vietnam.