President Mohamed Nasheed has announced government is trying to partner with the Oxford University to offer scholarships for future Presidential Scholars who achieve best results at A-level examinations.
Speaking in his weekly radio address on Friday, the President said future Presidential Scholars will be selected by Oxford University ensuring greater fairness and transparency.
The President is scheduled to discuss details of the arrangements with Oxford University during his ongoing visit to Britain.
In his weekly address, the President also discussed other engagements of his visit to Britain. On Thursday, the President held talks with senior members of the British government, including Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague, and Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne.
Besides his UK visit, the President discussed 2011 budget in his radio address.
The President said 2011 budget aimed at job creation, with a target of 20,000 jobs in 2011. As an incentive for job creation in the private sector, he added, loans for small to medium enterprises will be facilitated through the budget.
