{"id":13834,"date":"2018-11-12T09:40:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T09:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=13834"},"modified":"2018-11-12T09:40:14","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T09:40:14","slug":"prime-minister-rt-hon-theresa-may-mp-felicitates-104-indian-women-stem-scholars-in-the-united-kingdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=13834","title":{"rendered":"Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP felicitates 104 Indian Women STEM Scholars in the United Kingdom"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prime Minister Theresa May welcomed Science Technology Engineering and Maths students to Downing Street and had a group photograph on the street.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chennai,\u00a0 November\u00a02018:<\/strong> British Council, the United Kingdom\u2019s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, has announced the second edition of its 70th Anniversary Scholarship<\/strong> programme for Indian Women pursuing a master\u2019s in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) in the United Kingdom. The announcement was made at a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP\u00a0United Kingdom for the 104 Indian Women STEM scholars. The scholars are currently completing their Master\u2019s in STEM education in 43 British Universities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

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Prime Minister, Rt Hon Theresa May MP\u00a0United Kingdom, met with British Council\u2019s 70th Anniversary Women STEM scholars, demonstrating United Kingdom\u2019s commitment to attracting the brightest Indian students to United Kingdom\u2019s top universities. The awardees also met United Kingdom parliamentarians and connected with key businesses and universities to explore potential work placements and internships.<\/p>\n

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The announcement of a second edition of the scholarship scheme edition follows a hugely successful\u00a0first round, which celebrated the British Council\u2019s 70th Anniversary in India. More than 50% of the 104 scholars are from Tier 2 and 3 Indian cities, underlining the British Council\u2019s commitment towards improving access to quality education, skills and qualifications across the country; and creating opportunities for Indian women to succeed in India and globally.<\/p>\n

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In the second year, the British Council and some of the world\u2019s best universities located in the United Kingdom will fund full tuition scholarships worth GBP 1 million, for 70 Indian women to study a Master\u2019s programme in STEM in the United Kingdom for the academic year 2019-20. British Council\u2019s investment in women scholars supports Indian Prime Minister Modi\u2019s shift to women-led development and the British Council\u2019s own focus on women and girls and UN Sustainable Development Goal 5.<\/p>\n

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The United Kingdom is a global leader in quality research – four of the world\u2019s top ten universities are in the United Kingdom, with an exceptionally high standard of teaching and research right across the country. United Kingdom is currently ranked number two for science and research worldwide and through these scholarships, welcomes young Indian women to pursue STEM education in the United Kingdom.In the year ending June 2018, there was a notable increase of 32% in the number of Tier 4 visas granted to Indian nationals.<\/p>\n

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Mr. Alan Gemmell, OBE, Director India, British Council<\/strong> said, \u201cMeeting the Prime Minister at her home in 10 Downing Street is an unforgettable day for our scholars.\u00a0The scholars\u2019 visit is a reminder of the critical importance of the educational relationship between Britain and India and that the UK welcomed 18,000 students from across India last year.\u00a0The 104 women who comprise the 2018 British Council 70th Anniversary Scholars are ambassadors for the future relationship between the UK and India – a relationship focused on creativity, innovation, and life-changing opportunities. I\u2019m delighted we are announcing an investment of \u00a31 million to award 70 more women British Council 70th Anniversary Scholarships in 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lahari Goswami, British Council scholarship winner from Chennai, <\/strong>pursuing MSc in Human Computer Interaction Design from City University of London, said, \u201cThe past year has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life. From finding out about the British Council STEM scholarships to meeting some of the most influential people across the world as a result of the scholarship; and pursuing a world-class Master\u2019s degree in the United Kingdom, it has all been great. I aim to make the most of this opportunity and am very excited to learn that this opportunity has been extended to more Indian researchers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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