Our vision

We support future leaders to study in the UK and build lifelong professional connections with UK institutions and experts.

Exposure to people from different cultural and political backgrounds enhanced my ability to lead teams and consider other perspectives. Doors began to open for me after Chevening.

– Anelize Lenzi Ruas de Almeida, Brazil Attorney General’s Office for the National Treasury (under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva), Chevening Class of 2019.

We nurture values-based leaders, who champion democratic values, good governance, and inclusive development, helping to build a better future for all.

Chevening did not simply expand my horizons. It raised my sense of obligation to put that expanded perspective to work in service of something larger than my own career trajectory.

– Vivek Yadav, Director for IT and Cyber Security at India’s Ministry of Defence, 2023 Chevening India Cyber Security Fellow.

We equip Chevening alumni with world-class knowledge and skills, and lifelong networks, to help them deliver impact in areas of shared priority for the UK and their home countries.

Chevening offered access not only to a world-class education, but also to a lifelong network of practitioners, policymakers, and leaders committed to public service and international cooperation.

– Bernado Ivo Cruz, Portugal’s Secretary of State for International Trade and Foreign Investment, Chevening Class of  2001.

As a Chevening scholar, you’ll have the opportunity to study at a world-class UK university. With renowned academics and state-of-the-art facilities, the education you receive won’t just be theoretical; you’ll develop the practical skills you need to tackle global challenges and become a leader in your field.

From historic landmarks to vibrant, multicultural cities, studying in the UK with Chevening will give you a deeper understanding of the diverse cultural fabric that makes the UK unique. This cultural exchange will expand your perspective and deepen your appreciation of shared values.

Chevening provides a valuable opportunity to build a lifelong connection with the UK. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop professional relationships with government bodies, institutions, and a broad spectrum of UK-based organisations, opening doors to ongoing partnership and collaboration opportunities.

As a Chevening alum, you’ll become part of a global community of more than 60,000 leaders and changemakers. This impressive network of like-minded individuals will continue to support you, and your goals for impact, long after you graduate.