Published 30 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Chevening scholar Crios Freeman to pursue study Masters in Law at Queen Mary University
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 30TH 2017 – A few months after graduating as a lawyer, a young man from St. Paul’s goes to England to pursue a Masters degree in law.
Former Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher 6, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas on Tuesday congratulated Mr. Crios Freeman who leaves next month for London.
“I extend heartiest congratulations to a fellow St. Paulian, Mr. Crios Freeman, a young lawyer, who a few months ago graduated from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica, He is the Federation’s Chevening Scholar for the academic year 2017-18,” said Dr. Douglas.
He noted that Mr. Freeman is one of several awardees announced by the Barbados-based British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Janet Douglas.
“Mr. Freeman will be studying for a Masters in Law at Queen Mary University of London. As we celebrate the success of Crios, we also celebrate the successes of all of our hardworking and dedicated students from St. Paul’s, the entire constituency and all other constituencies across St. Kitts and Nevis, said Dr. Douglas.
Other Chevening Scholars for the academic year 2017-18 are: Grenadians Kymanne Andrew- Alexander studying International Development at the University of Birmingham; Rosana John studying Law at University College London and Denee Toussaint studying Interaction Design and Computing at the University of Westminster; and St. Lucians Alisha Ally studying Media Practice for Development and Social Change at the University of Sussex, Kendall Elva studying Social Development at the University of Sussex, and Louise Victor studying International Public Relations and Global Communications Management at Cardiff University.
At her official Residence, High Commissioner Douglas presented certificates to the seven Chevening awardees.
Also present was UK-funded Barbados Commonwealth Scholar Cherisse Francis and St Lucia Commonwealth Scholar Natasha Charlemagne-Catlin as well as other Barbados Scholars, Exhibitioners and National Development Scholarship awardees. They gathered with undergraduate and post-graduate students who are leaving shortly to start courses in the UK, to hear presentations and advice from Chevening Alumni about study at British universities
Applications can be made now for Chevening Scholarships at www.chevening.org for the academic year 2018-19. The application period closes on 7 November.
The Chevening Scholarships scheme is a 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.
Photo 1 – Crios Freeman receives certificate from British High Commissioner in Barbados, Her Excellency Janet Douglas
Photo 2 – High Commissioner Janet Douglas with Chevening Scholars from Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Lucia.
