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The University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships

Equity and Merit Scholarships aim to assist talented but economically disadvantaged students from developing countries. The scholarships are fully funded by the Manchester University and its alumni. Professor Alan Gilbert, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester passionately supports the scheme and comments.

Some of the support is in the form of scholarships that fund students to study in Manchester. Others take part in an e-learning programme that gives Masters students the chance to study from their home country using cutting-edge internet technology.

The university awarded the scholarships by working in partnership with British Council.

The names of this year's scholars are: Mohammad Tareque Rahman for MA Educational Leadership and School Improvement full-time programme. He completed Masters of Education from IER, Dhaka University and is now working in Save the Children. Mohd. Mostofa Kamal for MRes Biological Sciences full-time programme. He completed MS in Plant Pathology from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. He is working in Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute as a Scientific officer. Rukshana Sultana for MSc Environmental Governance full-time programme. She completed MS in zoology (wildlife biology thesis group) from Dhaka University. Md. Nazmul Karim for MSc by Research Textile Science & Technology full-time programme. He completed BSc in Textile Technology from College of textile technology. He is working in BASF Bangladesh Ltd.

Mohd. Mostofa Kamal has been serving as a Scientific officer (Plant Pathology) at Pulses Research Centre in Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute since February 2006. He has been awarded The University of Manchester Equity and Merit scholarship 2010 for the Master of Research (MRes) in "Biological Sciences" at the University of Manchester, UK. This top-level course will provide advanced knowledge in the field of biology as well as create opportunity to meet different people from various spheres.

For a long time the British Council has been recognised internationally as the knowledge centre which builds trust for the UK through the exchange of knowledge and ideas between people worldwide. The University of Manchester has a strong commitment to meet the highest intellectual and ethical standards in teaching and learning, research training, and producing graduates recognised worldwide for their creativity, knowledge and skills. To achieve the conceptual basis and understanding of research methodologies, he was interested to study Biological Sciences through the University of Manchester Equity and Merit scholarship which will surely provide an excellent opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and professional expertise in his existing research area.

As a prospective scientist, it was his dream to devote a part of his life to the development of his country. This specific course will surely provide him with the skills and understanding to deal with current global and international concerns in biology. After a successful completion of this course he will be able to formulate and provide effective and appropriate responses to complex biology related issues as well as develop a sustainable agri-food systems that are economically viable and meet society's need for safe and nutritious food, while conserving or enhancing natural resources and the quality of the environment for future generations.

Courtesy: British Council