Curtis Cornelius, first male to be awarded Chevening Scholarship in six years, will pursue Master’s in criminology

Curtis Cornelius, a native Antiguan, is among the 2023-2024
academic year Chevening Scholars. 

On Monday, August 14, the names of 15 scholarship awardees –
across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean – were announced by
the British High Commissioner, H.E. Scott Furssedonn-Wood.

The formal announcement was made during a pre-departure event
for the scholars that was held in Barbados and in High Commission
offices in Antigua and Barbuda; Grenada; St. Lucia; and St. Vincent &
The Grenadines. 

Cornelius – who joins a prestigious list of local scholars, which
includes parliamentarians, union leaders, and environmental
specialists – will pursue a Master of Science degree in criminology at
the University of Leicester.

He is the first male scholar to be announced for Antigua and
Barbuda since Kurt Williams in 2017, and the country’s latest since
Sharifa George, Jeneice St. Romaine, and Malaeka Goodwin for the
21-22 academic year.

The Resident British Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda, who
met Cornelius during the recently held pre-departure ceremony,
encouraged the new Chevening Scholar to do his best and to enjoy
the many opportunities he will be afforded during his course of
study.

Meanwhile, High Commissioner Furssedonn-Wood says the
awardees from the Eastern Caribbean, who will be studying a wide
variety of subjects, prove the depth of talent in the region.  
The Chevening application period opens soon, and he is encouraging
all aspiring scholars to apply for an award.

Details on scholarships for the academic year 2023-24 can be found
at www.chevening.org.  The application period will open in mid-
September and close in mid-November.