Bahamian Wilfred Adderley II has been awarded the 2014 Chevening Scholarship.
He will be participating in the Foreign Service Programme at Oxford University.
Profile
Wilfred’s tertiary education led him to study at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Jamaica where he started his degree in Music Education, Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan and the College e Università Villa Aurora in Florence, Italy.
Wilfred holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Music, with Honours, and a Master’s Degree in International Relations, Communication and Development, Magna Cum Laude, both from Andrews University.
He believes that in order for a society to reach its full potential of development, the people of that society must invest in education.
It is this belief that has led him to seek a career in International Relations with a goal of carrying the platform for positive social and economic growth and development for his country.
At present, Wilfred works for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in his country and is an officer in the International Relations Division.
He has carriage over matters and projects that relate to Latin America and the Caribbean and the Organization of American States.
He enjoys his career and would wish to advance further in the world of foreign relations and diplomacy by one day becoming an Ambassador for his country to an International Organisation. Wilfred will be participating in the Foreign Service Programme at Oxford University beginning this fall.
“The key to success in the world of diplomacy is the establishment of relationships between countries that share an interest in development and the further advancement of their peoples.” …..Wilfred T. Adderley II, Chevening Scholar 2014 - 2015, the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
What is the Chevening Scholarship?
The Chevening Scholarships scheme is the global scholarship programme of the British government.
The Scholarships are awarded to exceptional individuals with leadership potential and they enable recipients to study one-year Masters courses in a range of subjects at UK universities.
The Scholarships are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and aim to support UK foreign policy priorities by creating lasting positive relationships with future leaders, influencers and decision makers.
The Chevening programme has, over 30 years, provided more than 40,000 Scholarships at Higher Education Institutions in the UK for postgraduate students or researchers from countries across the world.
Chevening scholarships are prestigious and sought after awards aimed at extremely capable individuals who have already made an impact and are motivated to pursue a career that will take them to a position of leadership within their own country or region.
The application period for scholarships is open until 15 November.
Get more information online at www.Chevening.org
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