TCI’s Chevening Scholar Alexa Cooper achieves distinction

Chevening Scholar Alexa Cooper of the Turks and Caicos Islands has been awarded a distinction for her Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the Queen Mary University of London.

Ms Cooper, who hails from Grand Turk, has demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential throughout her studies, a statement from the Governor’s Office this week reads.

Her research focused on The Lean Start-up Methodology: Overcoming the challenges of launching successful start-ups in the Turks and Caicos Islands. She successfully identified that "Start-ups in our islands can benefit from this tried and tested methodology to better understand practicality and viability of their new product or business idea. This start-up strategy can be used in conjunction with traditional business planning activities and will help entrepreneurs in the TCI to quickly identify and address potential challenges and create more resilient and successful businesses.”

Ms Cooper said the Chevening scholarship has allowed her to gain valuable knowledge and skills, and she looks forward to using this to make a positive impact in TCI.

"I am honoured to receive this distinction and grateful for the opportunity to study at Queen Mary University of London.”

The 12-month scholarship programme, funded by the

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, aims to develop homegrown talent who show promise as the next generation of global leaders.

The programme provides financial support for individuals with leadership potential to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK, developing a global network of future leaders who will go on to hold influential positions in their home countries.

Alexa Cooper joins a distinguished group of Chevening alumni who have gone on to achieve great success in their chosen fields.

The Queen Mary University of London is a leading researchintensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group.