The British Council Scholars’ Award 2024 recognises students’ exceptional achievement

The British Council has organised the "British Council Scholars Award" on November 12, at Radisson Blu Water Garden in Dhaka. The awards celebrated and honoured the outstanding achievement of 36 students who achieved exemplary results in their May/June 2024 Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel Qualifications (O levels/IGCSE/International GCSE) conducted by the British Council for the UK Exam Boards.

The students recognised at this prestigious event have achieved exceptional results across a wide range of subjects. Stephen Forbes, Country Director Bangladesh, British Council, inaugurated the event with his welcome speech. He said, "Congratulations to all the brilliant students who have demonstrated remarkable dedication and commitment to their studies, achieving exemplary results in the examinations. The qualifications you earned through UK Exams Boards equip you with globally recognised education and assessment standards, opening doors to a brighter future."

The event also brought together 150 school leaders from 189 partner schools, creating a valuable opportunity to connect, explore, and share experiences. The school leaders and the British Council discussed ways to enhance the British curriculum across Bangladesh.

The welcome speech was followed by a presentation by Maxim Raimann, Exams Director Bangladesh, British Council. He said, "The Scholars' Award recognises and celebrates the highest achievers, motivating them to pursue excellence and inspiring their peers to reach similar heights. This event acknowledges individual hard work while fostering a culture of collaborative effort and academic achievement. Additionally, it reinforces the British Council's commitment to supporting and empowering the next generation of educational leaders."

Talal Meer, Regional Business Development Director for English and Exams in South Asia at the British Council, also addressed the event, discussing the British Council's collaboration with partner schools in delivering examinations that unlock future opportunities and pave the way for students' brighter futures.

Following the speeches, the outstanding achievers were presented with crests and certificates. The British Council also announced that the awarded students would receive sponsorship from the British Council for the one subject of their choice in the first sitting of the AS (Advanced Subsidiary) exam when they take it with them.