Papua New Guinea’s rising legal mind, Roselyn Tei-Witne, has achieved a remarkable milestone after being awarded the prestigious 2025 Chevening Scholarship. She will soon embark on an academic journey to the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, where she will pursue a Master’s in International Trade Law.
For Roselyn, this scholarship is more than just an academic opportunity — it represents a platform to gain the expertise needed to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s role in the global trade arena. With international trade increasingly shaping economies, she believes that building fair and effective frameworks will create opportunities for inclusive economic growth back home.
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| Roselyn Tei-Witne |
Her determination to enter this field is driven by a vision of empowering Papua New Guinea to stand strong in global negotiations. By acquiring knowledge in trade law, Roselyn hopes to influence policies that will not only open doors for PNG businesses but also protect the country’s economic interests in an ever-changing world.
Reflecting on her journey, Roselyn acknowledges that winning a Chevening Scholarship requires focus, preparation, and persistence. She describes the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom as a great honour, one that comes with responsibility to make meaningful contributions upon returning to PNG.
To those aspiring to follow in her footsteps, Roselyn offers heartfelt advice: “Chevening is a very prestigious scholarship, and the opportunity to study in the UK is indeed a great honour — one that I hold with the greatest of respect. To those who are interested, it is worth your time and your effort. It pays to know what you want to study and why you want to study in the UK. Give your very best throughout the process, and in the end it will be an incredible journey.”
Her story serves as an inspiration for many young Papua New Guineans who dream of taking their education to the global stage. Roselyn’s journey reminds students that with clarity of purpose and dedication, opportunities such as Chevening are within reach.
As applications for the Chevening Scholarship open, Roselyn’s achievement shines as a beacon of possibility. Her path reflects the power of education to transform not only an individual’s future but also the destiny of a nation through knowledge, leadership, and service.
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