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Chevening Scholar 2013 in Iceland

Chevening Scholar 2013 in Iceland is Jón Skafti Gestsson.

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HMA Stuart Gill and Jón Skafti Gestsson, Chevening Scholar 2013

Congratulations to Jón Skafti Gestsson, Chevening Scholar 2013 in Iceland. Jón Skafti will study MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment at University College London 2013/2014.

Chevening Scholarships, which are funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and partner organisations, operate in 118 countries worldwide. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities across the UK.

2013 is the 30th anniversary of the Chevening programme, which was established in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. There are over 42.000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

Published 16 September 2013