The 2022/2023 Chevening Scholarship awardees were formally announced on August 26, 2022. Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue master’s degrees in the UK. The Chevening Scholarship provides complete financial support to anyone wishing to study a Master's Degree at a British university. Remarkably, two Dominican females, namely, Debra Francis and Devi St Luce were chosen to pursue a Master’s Degreeprogram at distinct Universities in the United Kingdom. Debra Francis will pursue an MSc in Human Rights & Politics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, while Devi St Luce will pursue a Master’s Degree (LLM) in Drafting Legislation, Regulation and Policy at the School of Advanced Studies, University of London.
Debra Francis, Human Rights Advocate, founder of Get Me to UWI and co-founder of the Regional Organization of Women in Leadership (ROWL), stated that she was inspired to apply for the Chevening Scholarship as it provides a very unique opportunity to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. According to her, the Chevening Scholarship allows her to become part of a very prestigious network of brilliant leaders from across the globe. “I decided to apply because in order for me to take the next steps in advancing my career, I need to expand my knowledge and qualifications and I also need to be connected to global intellects,” she articulated. Following completion of her Master’s Degreeprogram in the UK, Francis intends to return to Dominica to develop programs and policies which promote women’s political and civil rights. It is her hope to further develop the rights of the most vulnerable groups and to ensure that all human rights are protected. Meanwhile Devi St Luce, highlighted that she was inspired by the 2021 Chevening cohort to apply for this prestigious scholarship as a great number of Caribbean scholars pursued the LLM in Drafting Legislation, Regulation and Policy, which she is passionate about. “I was encouraged and elated that in the Caribbean we have identified shortfalls in our law and are looking for ways to change them. I have identified the lacuna and areas which require change in Dominica and with hard work and determination I will make these changes,” she voiced positively. According to St Luce, she recognized that legal drafters are needed in Dominica and Chevening is seeking new thinkers and brilliant minds that have the capabilities to make that change. She stressed that legal drafting is a specialty that remains on the government of Dominica’s list of national priority training areas. In addition, St Luce encouraged persons with a genuine interest in Chevening to start researching on the programs and UK schools early as it is integral to the process. “Be confident in your abilities and your passion and highlight your achievements. Do not be afraid to sell yourself as this scholarship awards authenticity. Apply early and message current or past Cheveners for advice. Chevening is a network and everyone is willing to help,” she stated. These remarks were shared with local news platform, EmoNews Dominica.
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