AMMAN — The
British Council has recently launched its Global Study UK Alumni Awards in
Jordan to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Jordanians who studied at
UK universities, according to a statement from the council.
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The winners and
finalists of the awards are considered leaders within their respective fields
who have used their experience of studying at a UK university to make positive
contributions to their communities, industries, and country.
This year’s award
categories include Science and Sustainability, Business and Innovation, Creativity
and Culture, and Social Action.
The call for
applications officially opened on October 5 and will close on October 29. The national
Alumni Awards will be hosted in Jordan and eligible applicants will be put
forward for the global Alumni Awards, the statement added.
Finalists for the
national awards in Jordan will be announced between December 2021 and March
2022, during a ceremony hosted jointly by the British Council and the British
Embassy in Amman. Each winner will be granted a professional development prize worth
£3,000 and their stories will be shared worldwide.
The finalists and
winners of the global Alumni Awards will be announced in 2022 and celebrated in
a digital campaign that will raise the profile of their stories and successes.
Award winners will be presented with the opportunity to raise their
international profiles, expand their professional networks, and enhance their
careers through a professional networking visit to the UK (subject to COVID-19
restrictions at the time), according to the statement.
The British
Council ’s Country Director Summer Xia, stated: “I’ve only been in Jordan for
four weeks and I’ve already met a number of Jordanians who have used their
experience of studying at a UK university to create a positive impact. This is
why we are launching our Alumni Awards; so we can inspire more young people to
follow in their footsteps.”
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