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.
Over a hundred Chevening Scholars from North and Central America attended a reception hosted by the Americas Directorate at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Chevening Scholars were joined by ambassadors and senior diplomats from the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. Hugo Swire, the Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, opened the networking event with […]
A Chevening Scholar has proven his leadership potential, by winning an entrepreneurial competition in London. Jairon Francisco, who hails from the Dominican Republic, is currently studying at the Kingston University and opted to enter their annual ‘Bright Ideas’ competition. Applicants are required to put forward innovative, exciting and inspiring ideas which they think can make […]
Despite leading busy lifestyles while studying a Master’s degree here in the UK, a group of Chevening Scholars found time to volunteer, helping to clean Cramond Beach. As one of the prettiest beaches in Scotland, Cramond is very popular with tourists. Not all tourists, however, clean up after themselves, and over time, Cramond had become pretty […]
Chevening Scholars immersed themselves in Scottish culture, as they took part in a Burns Night Ceilidh in Glasgow. Burns Night is celebrated every year in Scotland, and is a tribute to the great poet Robert Burns. Traditionally, Scots eat Haggis, Neeps (turnips), and Tatties (potatoes), because Robert loved Haggis so much. They then proceed to […]
A group of budding entrepreneurs were treated to a full day workshop, hosted by the University of Liverpool. Around 60 scholars came together to learn from entrepreneurial experts from universities and businesses across the UK. Chaired by Professor Oswald Jones from the University of Liverpool, the other speakers included Dr Martha Mador from Kingston University,the Campaign […]
Chevening Scholars from across the UK were lucky enough to visit Old Trafford, home to Manchester United Football Club. Often referred to as the ‘Theatre of Dreams’, Old Trafford is one of the most famous grounds in world football, and has hosted some incredible matches with incredible players. The likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, […]
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites proposals from evaluation experts for the delivery of a short term monitoring and evaluation project for the Chevening Awards scheme. Chevening aims to bring future leaders to the UK in order to develop a positive disposition towards the UK and to align them with UK interests and values. […]
As 2015 draws to a close, we look and reflect on this year from an alumni perspective. From the alumni relations team and throughout the Chevening staff body, we applaud all the fantastic alumni activities that have happened all across the globe, many with support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF). An innovative photo […]
Two months ago, alumni from 12 Central and South East European nations, plus guests from London, gathered in Zagreb for the opening of a two and a half day regional conference organised by Chevening Alumni Hrvatska (Croatia). This conference was the outcome of a successful bid to the Chevening Alumni Project Fund (CAPF). Around 60 […]
A group of Chevening Scholars stepped back in time as they visited the historic Hampton Court Palace, home to King Henry VIII. Scholars were treated to a guided tour of the palace from a ‘Georgian lady’, and experienced a traditional English cream tea. Rommell Hall, a Chevening Social Media Ambassador, went along to see the palace […]
