Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Monday, 11 August 2025: The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that two outstanding individuals from the Turks and Caicos Islands have been awarded Chevening Scholarships to pursue their master’s degree in the UK.
- Rashaunda Cooke MSc Forensic Investigation
- Zaria Ingham MA International Public Relations and Global Management
Her Excellency the Governor, Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, warmly congratulated the awardees, stating: ‘We are immensely proud of Rashaunda Cooke and Zaria Ingham on being awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. This achievement is a testament to their dedication, hard work and exceptional capabilities. As they pursue their studies in the UK, I know that the Turks and Caicos Islands stands proudly behind them. We look forward to the knowledge, growth and global perspective they will gain and the meaningful contributions they will make upon their return to our Islands.’
Rashaunda Cooke and Zaria Ingham join a distinguished network of Turks and Caicos Islands Chevening Alumni. They are both set to depart for their studies in the upcoming weeks.
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Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Chevening Awards, providing full funding for emerging leaders to undertake a master’s degree in the UK. We encourage our future leaders to apply for this highly regarded opportunity. For full details on eligibility and how to apply for the 26/27 academic intake, visit: chevening.org/scholarships
The scholarships are open to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment required to become future leaders and can show how their postgraduate studies will help them to create positive change in their country. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional and cultural experiences.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted online by 7 October 2025 at 12:00 GMT / 07:00 EST via: Turks and Caicos Islands (Chevening Scholarship) | Chevening
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