Alumni impact

‘Documentary filmmaking transformed my approach to storytelling. Ultimately, Chevening revealed my true potential and demonstrated exactly what I am capable of achieving.’  

‘Moving to a new country did feel a bit daunting, but the tours and activities during the week were perfectly designed to break the ice... I’ve since found my little group of friends, and we’ve been creating so many exciting and unforgettable memories together.’  

Her work is supporting local communities and championing sustainable, responsible leadership in the face of immense challenges.

Niharikaa Naresh is using the knowledge and networks she's gaining at the University of Warwick to strengthen national nutrition policy in rural India, improving both the health and livelihoods of people in rural communities. We find out more.

For Chevening Fellow Dr Sreedevi Devireddy, leadership isn’t just about awards or titles, it’s about the people whose lives you change and the communities you strengthen.

With the support of a Chevening Scholarship, Jessica Neves completed her master’s at the University of Bedfordshire. Now she’s using what she learnt to make a lasting impact back home.

Chevening alumna, Magdeline Pokar, founded Asia Research News, Asia’s largest science communication platform. Today, the platform helps raise the profile of Asian research internationally and creates new opportunities for global collaboration, including with UK institutions. We find out more.  

‘Chevening gave me more than policy knowledge. It gave me confidence, cultural awareness, and the ability to operate in complex environments without losing perspective.’ 

With more than 15 years’ experience at the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, Juhee Ahn is an expert on risk management. But simply climbing the corporate ladder was never the end goal for her.

Her work is supporting local communities and championing sustainable, responsible leadership in the face of immense challenges.

Olesia Kompaniiets returned to Ukraine after her Chevening Scholarship during a critical period of conflict and reform. Over the past decade, she has used her UK education and connections to strengthen Ukraine’s resilience, support governance reform, and advance Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO. We find out more.

Chevening scholar Belques Al-Daeri shares her plans to facilitate peacebuilding in Yemen, using diplomacy skills and the international network she's gaining on her Chevening Scholarship.

‘This is proof that when young women show up and participate in community development, they can lead... Women have a place at the table, and we must claim it.’ 

The project has resulted in new alliances and a drive for collective action, with several participants already developing joint initiatives inspired by their conversations.  

By aligning the project’s strategies with local customs and concerns, the team gained the trust and active participation of community members, fostering an environment that encouraged learning and change.  

Chevening scholar Jamila Falak is growing her global network and developing key skills at the University of Leeds, so that when she returns home she can support the wellbeing and resilience of her local community in Jamaica.

‘My peers, professors, and the wider community have created a space where I feel supported and inspired... My fellow students have challenged me, shared their experiences, and reminded me that I’m not alone in this work.'

Winifred wants to use her Chevening scholarship to strengthen environmental compliance and climate risk management.

Chevening Fellow Vivek Yadav exemplifies leadership at the intersection of technology and national security

For Chevening Fellow Dr Sreedevi Devireddy, leadership isn’t just about awards or titles, it’s about the people whose lives you change and the communities you strengthen.

Read how Chevening Fellow Predrag Puharic used his UK experience to launch his country’s first Cyber Security Excellence Centre.