H.E. Darren Welch, UK Ambassador to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union, stated, “This new partnership with iib will create opportunities for the next generation of women Ethiopian leaders through our Chevening programme. We are proud to be collaborating with iib to support Ethiopian talent, and through supporting scholarships in the financial sector, we will be giving opportunities to learn about the London market, one of the world’s biggest and most innovative. Through the Chevening programme, we are investing not only in education, but in the future of Ethiopia’s financial sector and its global connections. We look forward to seeing the impact these brilliant scholars will have in the years ahead.”
The Chevening Scholarship initiative, funded by the UK Government, is aimed at exceptional individuals with proven leadership potential and a strong drive to make an impact. The programme fully supports postgraduate studies at universities across the United Kingdom while also connecting scholars to an influential international community of more than 60,000 alumni spanning over 160 countries and regions worldwide.
Beyond covering tuition and living expenses, iib will provide selected scholars with mentorship, professional guidance, and hands-on exposure to its diverse portfolio of initiatives through active involvement in meaningful projects across the organisation. This continued commitment reflects iib’s dedication to developing future leaders, creating lasting social impact, and empowering talented individuals to drive innovation and contribute to sustainable development within their communities and beyond.
About iibGroup Holdings W.L.L. (Bahrain)
iibGroup is a diversified international investment and banking group with operations across East Africa, the Middle East, West Africa, and the Caribbean. The Group provides commercial banking, structured investment and advisory solutions while also deploying capital into high-impact sectors such as trade, digital infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Through its regional platforms, iibGroup supports SMEs, empowers women- and youth-led enterprises, and channels capital to industries that strengthen regional integration and sustainable growth across emerging markets.
About iib East Africa
iib East Africa is a licensed banking institution based in Djibouti, with a representative office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, serving corporate and institutional clients across the Ethiopia–Djibouti corridor. The bank is committed to advancing financial inclusion, innovation, and private sector development in the region.
