The KET is delighted to announce that we have awarded the first two bursaries from our Overseas Naga Bursaries Initiative. Thanks to the enormous generosity of one of KET’s supporters, we were able to launch this new programme in early 2025 and are now able to announce the first two recipients of a bursary. They are:
Anoushka Mair Kitson: Anoushka graduated in August 2025 and has commenced working as a new Doctor within the NHS Wales. This consists of two foundation years before completing further internal medical training for three years. She is currently on the Endocrine and diabetes ward and is getting used to night shifts!
After these 2 years she wants to specialize In Geriatric Medicine Anoushka says it is “an area of medicine that I have a particular passion for. I also believe that geriatric Medicine is particularly important here in the UK, given the nature of our ageing population. I intend to stay on in Wales as Doctor, as I believe it is a privilege to be able to give back to the community I grew up in.”
Kimaya Seren Kitson: she is a 5th year Medical student at Cardiff University: "My passion and desire to help others alongside my long term and growing fascination with Medical science has driven me towards pursuing a career in Medicine. During a period of illness I was struck by how focused and dedicated the Doctors that treated me were. They worked seamlessly together, and quickly came up with solutions for my needs, despite being in a pressurised environment. Being a patient helped me to experience first-hand, the care and compassion shown by doctors and nurses. This particular event left a lasting impression on me and further reinforced my decision to pursue a medical career. I became a Volunteer in my local nursing home to gain insight into the needs of patients . I spent time with the residents and assisted them during mealtimes .This allowed me to gain a better understanding of the adversities faced by an ageing population and how they can be overcome .This opportunity helped me to widen my knowledge and understanding of what caring for others really means . I am currently a fourth year Medical student at Cardiff University .
"I hope to graduate in 2026, I will then spend two years working as a Foundation Doctor. My wish is to work within South Wales where I will be able to give back to the community where I was born and raised. I then aspire to apply for the Internal Medicine Training programme where I will commence further training in order to specialise in an area of Medicine."
Photographed below are Kimaya (left) and Anoushka (right) - we wish them many congratulations and the very best of luck with their continued studies!
Following the successful launch of our Overseas Bursary programme in Spring 2025, we now welcome entries for 2026….. with one important announcement to make:
The bursary scheme was originally designed to offer financial assistance to tertiary level students of Naga heritage, who resided outside of India. But we are now delighted to announce that we can also offer this financial assistance to tertiary level students coming from Nagaland who have been offered a place to study in the UK. The bursary support will prioritise STEM subjects and professional qualifications in the trades and services sectors and the applicant will need to show they are taking up an offer of a firm place at a UK university and be in possession of a UK visa.
Each bursary will be worth a total of £3,750 and will be paid to the successful applicant on a prorated basis across the terms or semesters of the course. It will not be paid in a lump sum. The successful applicant will also need to demonstrate they have a UK bank account into which the money can be paid.
If you are interested in applying for a bursary, the next round of applications is now open (November 2025) and the application form is below. Applications will close on 31st December 2025 with interviews taking place from January 2026.
The decision of who will receive a bursary will be made by the Kohima Educational Trust Board of Trustees and will be final.
