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Over the past 12 months, we’re delighted to have welcomed several new Chevening partners, who have helped us to increase our impact and change more lives.

Kanta Singh has dedicated her whole career to tackling issues of gender inequality. In 2019, she embarked on the Chevening Gurukul Fellowship for Leadership and Excellence. The programme allowed her to expand her network and capacity even further to help her on her mission to build a more equal India, one girl and one voice at a time.

Lights twinkle on decorated trees in homes around the UK as the evenings grow darker and colder. Christmas can be a joyful time of year, but for international students studying in a foreign country it can sometimes be challenging.

Dr Mina Brajovic is the Head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Office in Montenegro. She became a Chevening Scholar in 1999, studying Law at the University of Cambridge at a time when her country was recovering from conflict. Almost 25 years on, Mina reflects on how her aspirations for building a better world have changed over time, as well as the key learnings that have stayed with her from her Chevening year.

Getting ready to apply for a UK university? We asked some of our university partners for their top tips to help you stand out.

In September 2004, President Anote Tong of Kiribati made history at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting the urgent need for action on climate change, sparking a global movement for climate justice and earning him the title of 'climate warrior.'

Are you hoping to study in Scotland one day? We sat down with Chevening Scholar Ya-Ling Chiu to find out what it’s like to study at Scotland’s oldest university!

Ever thought about completing your master’s degree in Wales? University of South Wales student Dang Thanh Van explains why it should be top of your list!

Are you thinking of applying for a Chevening Scholarship? One of the hardest parts of the application process is deciding where to study! But luckily our partners at the University of York have some tips to help you.

Are you hoping to study in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship? Here are some of our favourite university traditions to look out for!