The British High Commission will be nominating six candidates for Chevening Scholarships for the academic year 2007-08. They are: Victor Fiorini, Karl Montfort, Ryan Callus, Owen Grech, Kristina Pullicino and Omar Cutajar.

The candidates’ nominations will now be taken forward by the British Council, in conjunction with the chosen universities. Alongside those nominated, three candidates have been placed on a reserve list.

Should any of the six candidates not take up the offer of a Chevening Scholarship, a reserve candidate will be offered the place. The courses selected by the candidates cannot be confirmed at this stage, as some universities still have to confirm acceptance.

The scholarship will cover either all or part of the tuition fees for the course of study.

The British Council and the British High Commission offer Chevening Scholarships each academic year for postgraduate studies or research at British universities.

By the closing date in November, 56 applications had been received. Of those 56, 14 candidates were invited for interview by a panel of representatives from the British High Commission and the British Council, and including Dr George Abela as an external member. The interviews took place at the British High Commission on 19 and 20 December.