Warwick celebrates 130 partnership scholars who join our community this year
On Monday 11th November many of our partnership scholars attended an evening reception to celebrate their success in securing highly prestigious and competitive scholarships to study at Warwick. Over 130 partnership scholars are studying at Warwick this year from 44 countries.
This special event was part of One World Warwick, a programme of activities taking place across campus to celebrate Warwick’s international community, connections, opportunities, and impact.
Warwick partners with external organisations such as the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, foreign embassies and governments, employers, foundations and funding bodies to support the best and brightest international students from around the world. These organisations choose to partner with us because Warwick delivers a high quality and supportive, research-led teaching and learning environment for students and offers a dedicated service to the funding body. Our scholars contribute a diverse range of skills, experiences and cultures to our Warwick community.
Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) welcomed all our scholars to Warwick in an opening speech alongside our distinguished guest Mrs Rajvinder Kaur Gill, High Sheriff of Warwickshire. Professor Scott said;
It is a great honour to welcome every one of you to the University of Warwick and we are thrilled to have you as part of our community. You are all exceptional scholars who bring diverse experiences, perspectives and talents to our university.
As scholars you are at the heart of our institution and we are here to support your curiosity and growth. At Warwick you will find opportunities to push the boundaries of knowledge, to engage in meaningful research, and to connect with mentors who are leaders in their fields. During your time here I encourage you all to seek out connections, build friendships, and know that your department, staff, and fellow students are here to help you thrive.
We are delighted to celebrate your achievements tonight and we look forward to seeing the incredible contributions you will make to our community and beyond. Remember that you are part of something bigger — a Warwick community that values learning, innovation, and making a positive impact on the world.
Many of the scholars shared their ambitions to take learnings and expertise back to their home country to create a positive impact, such as Chevening Scholar, Taniya, who is studying an MA in Public Policy in PAIS;
Being at Warwick as a Chevening Scholar still feels like a dream, every day is new and makes me look forward to what the rest of the year has in store for me.
I'm confident that my degree, coupled with my scholarship, will lead me to greatly contribute to public sector development in my home country of Pakistan.
and Commonwealth Scholar, Morohunranti, WMS, who said;
I believe that studying at the University of Warwick presents an opportunity to learn and work with a diverse range of students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds from the UK and other countries, bringing richness to the course which will enhance my learning.
The Commonwealth Scholarships offers me the opportunity to develop and enhance my current knowledge of public health, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
I am confident that a Master's in Public Health will help me to gain a better understanding of the inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary approaches to Public Health towards ensuring Universal Health Coverage (health for all).
and Reham, a Chevening Scholar in Engineering who said;
The warm welcome I received from both students and faculty has made me feel part of a global community committed to creating impactful change.
As a Chevening scholar from Syria, I carry with me the hopes of contributing to the advancement of Biomedical Engineering in both the UK and my homeland.
At the event several scholars shared their first impressions of Warwick including Chevening Scholar, Araf, who said;
My first impression of Warwick is that it offers a vibrant, multidisciplinary learning environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. The University’s emphasis on impactful research and humanitarian values aligns perfectly with my career goals.
Through the Chevening Scholarship, I look forward to gaining expertise in water and environmental management, global health, renewable energy, and urban resilience, while deepening my understanding of humanitarian ethics and law..
and Awni, a HESPAL Scholar in WMG who said;
My first impression of Warwick is its positive and supportive atmosphere, which encourage innovation and learning.
The scholarship will allow me to fully immerse myself in my studies and research, gain hands-on experience, and connect with industry professionals, all of which are crucial for building a successful career in sustainable automotive technology.
Nagimash, a Boloshaq scholar who is studying E-business Management explained what the scholarship meant to her;
Thank you for this incredible scholarship.
It’s not just financial aid; it’s a vote of confidence in my abilities.