‘It was their sacrifice that motivated me’
As the first woman in her family to go to university, Chevening Scholar Christine Coc is helping other Mayan girls follow her lead.

The Chevening community extends to all corners of the globe. Here is the latest news on what is going on in the Chevening network, and blogs from members of our community.
As the first woman in her family to go to university, Chevening Scholar Christine Coc is helping other Mayan girls follow her lead.
It’s not just what you say that affects your success in interviews. How you present yourself through body language, attire and even your handshake makes a difference.
Chevening Alumna Khongorzul Amarsanaa (Zola) has dedicated her life to eliminating violence against women and children in Mongolia. We speak with her about her achievements to date.
From Grade II listed buildings to rooftop gardens, find out what the libraries at University of Leeds have to offer.
Between 2017-2018 Bam Baraguir was a Chevening Scholar studying at the University of Bradford. Discover how her Chevening experience elevated her career.
UK Events for October 2022 Belfast International Arts Festival – Belfast, 05 October – 06 November, 2022 From October 5 to November 6, over 320 imaginative, inspiring and intriguing events spanning the artistic disciplines of music, theatre, dance, film, visual arts and discussion will be hosted throughout the city of Belfast for all to engage with and […]
Coming to the UK with a Chevening Scholarship means that you are opening doors to many opportunities. There are many places you could visit and thousands of activities to keep you entertained.
From lecture halls and libraries, to outdoor cinema screens and social clubs, read what the student campus at Leeds University has to offer
Once you complete your Chevening year you can join the alumni network and discover all the different Chevening groups and institutions you can connect with. Here, we tell you all about the CAA.
Nasser Hassane, Class of 2020, has gone from his Chevening Scholarship to LEEP, an NGO working to eliminate lead paint across the globe, and now to the FCDO in Niger. Discover his work and journey.