KATHMANDU, JUNE 16

The British Council has announced that applications for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 are now open in Nepal, starting from June 15.

The annual competition aims to support IELTS test-takers by offering up to £5,000 towards their university tuition fees in English-speaking countries.

This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

It will be open to students who have applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies locally or overseas through IELTS and will begin their course from January 2023 to March 2024.

The deadline for submitting completed applications is September 15, 2023.

A total of three winners will be selected through a competitive application process in each country to receive a cash prize to support their studies

Maxim Raimann, General Manager, Exams, British Council Nepal said 'IELTS Prize winners are those who are determined to take what they have learnt from their studies abroad and apply them to their home communities. We believe international study and collaboration is key to building a more peaceful and prosperous world for everyone, and we are proud to assist these ambitious and intelligent individuals achieve their goals.'

Applicants who wish to find out more information about the prize, the application process, and review frequently asked questions should visit www.britishcouncil.org.np.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world's most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. More than 11,500 organizations globally trust IELTS. These organizations include educational institutions, employers, governments, and professional bodies. It is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English.

The British Council is the UK's international cultural relations and educational opportunities organization.