Claim: Ahmed Naseer was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship (which awards grants to high academic achievers with a compelling project proposal and demonstrated leadership potential) in 2007 and completed his masters in Massachusetts before taking on rimportant roles in France and the Maldives.
Evidence: In 2007, Naseer was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, and completed his MA in Economic Policy from Williams College, Massachusetts, United States. He then was appointed for the government in April 2011 as a State Minister of Finance. Upon completion of his master's degree, he joined the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the central bank of the country. Candidates recommended for Fulbright grants have high academic achievement, a compelling project proposal or statement of purpose, demonstrated leadership potential, and flexibility and adaptability to interact successfully with the host community.