Applications Now Open for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 in Nepal

KATHMANDU, June 20: The British Council, an international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities from the United Kingdom, has announced that applications for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 in Nepal are now open. The annual competition aims to provide valuable support to IELTS test-takers by offering up to £5,000 towards their university tuition fees at English-speaking universities.

This year, the IELTS Prize welcomes test takers residing in multiple countries, including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The opportunity is extended to students who have applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, both locally and overseas, through IELTS. The courses must be scheduled to commence between January 2023 and March 2024.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed applications by September 15, 2023, to be considered for this prize. A total of three winners will be chosen through a highly competitive selection process in each country. The selected winners will receive the prize, aimed to support their educational pursuits.

Maxim Raimann, the General Manager of Exams at the British Council Nepal, expressed his thoughts on the IELTS Prize, stating, "IELTS Prize winners are individuals who possess the determination to utilize their international studies and apply their learnings to benefit their home communities. We firmly believe that international study and collaboration play vital roles in creating a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. It is our pride and privilege to assist these ambitious and intelligent individuals in achieving their goals."

To gather more information about the prize, the application process, and frequently asked questions, interested applicants are advised to visit the official website at https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/study-work-abroad/ielts-prize.