Antigua and Barbuda national Curtis Cornelius has been named among 15 awarded
Chevening Scholars from across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
The Chevening Scholars from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, for the
academic year 2023-2024 have been announced by British High Commissioner
Scott Furssedonn-Wood.
The formal announcement was made during a pre-departure event for all scholars
held at the British High Commissions in Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda,
Barbados, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Cornelius joins a prestigious list of scholars from the twin-island state, including
parliamentarians, union leaders, and environmental specialists. He will pursue an
MSc in Criminology at the University of Leicester.
High Commissioner Scott Furssedonn-Wood said, “These successful scholars from
the Eastern Caribbean studying a wide variety of subjects proves the depth of talent
in the region. The Chevening application period opens soon – I encourage all
would-be scholars to apply for a Chevening award.”
Meanwhile, the Resident British Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, Lindsy
Thompson, who hosted Cornelius during the recently held pre-departure ceremony,
encouraged the newly announced Chevening Scholar to do his best and enjoy the
many opportunities he will be afforded during his course of study.
Cornelius is now the first male scholar to be announced for Antigua and Barbuda
since Kurt Williams in 2017 and the latest for the country since Sharifa George,
Jeneice St Romaine, and Malaeka Goodwin for 2021-2022.
The application period for Chevening Scholarships for the academic year 2024-
2025 can be found at www.chevening.org. The application period will open in
mid-September and will close in mid-November.
