Meet the Chevening alumnus transforming Iraq’s energy sector
Find out how Chevening alumnus Wassem Alward is using artificial intelligence to transform the energy sector in Iraq.

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.
Find out how Chevening alumnus Wassem Alward is using artificial intelligence to transform the energy sector in Iraq.
Chevening scholar Rithiya Sreu is bringing technology to the heart of Cambodia’s media sector, supporting broadcasters, startups, and governments to keep up to date with the latest trends and strategies. We find out more.
Thinking of applying for a Chevening Scholarship? Find out how Chevening alumna Elizabeth Pam turned her ideas into impact after completing her master’s in the UK.
Kavya Mukhija, a Chevening scholar from India studying Disability, Design and Innovation at UCL, shares how studying in the UK transformed her perspective on accessibility.
Chevening supports future leaders from around the world by providing access to world-class education and a global community. Nora, a Chevening scholar from Cambodia, shares key strategies that helped her secure a Chevening Scholarship at the University of Bristol.
Chevening alumni are driven by a passion to create meaningful change. Fatou Jeng, a climate advocate from The Gambia and one of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 (2025), has spent over a decade leading efforts to tackle the climate crisis through youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and global collaboration.
After completing her master’s at the University of Nottingham, Chevening alumna Anne Lugon-Moulin went on to have an extraordinary career that led her to become the Swiss ambassador to Serbia.
Chevening fellows are united by their commitment to creating lasting change, and Mahjabeen Abid’s story is a testament to that mission. As a journalist from a small town in Pakistan, Mahjabeen has spent years uplifting underrepresented voices - particularly those of women.
Chevening proudly supports scholars from all backgrounds and identities. Sarah, a Chevening scholar studying at the University of Sussex, shares her story of overcoming adversity and using education as a tool to advance transgender rights and inclusion in Thailand and beyond.
Chevening alumni are united by their drive to create positive change, and Ayesha Urooj is no exception. With a strong commitment to tackling Pakistan’s energy and environmental challenges, Ayesha shares how her Chevening experience helped transform her professional path in engineering and amplify her impact on climate action.