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

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.

If you’ve been working in your sector for 5+ years, you’ve built experience, earned trust, and developed a strong sense of how your organisation works. But what if you see something that could be better—an outdated process, a gap in the system, or a new way of doing things? 

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 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.

With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), Chevening alumni led two high-impact events in Argentina, bringing together experts to tackle how freedom of expression and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of human rights. We find out more.

Chevening alumna María Fernanda Souza shares how studying in the UK with Chevening helped her to find her voice and become a key figure in climate change leadership.

Chevening offers more than a degree - it’s a chance to change direction. For 2023 scholar Samarjeet Thapa, it meant moving from international development into business through a hands-on MBA at the University of Bath. With support from the Chevening community and real-world experience, Samarjeet’s year in the UK was a bold step toward a new future.

Eika Banerjee has a deep passion for teaching people the skills to build resilience and lead happier, healthier lives. After completing a Chevening Fellowship in 2018, Eika founded EIKAM, a nonprofit organisation that sets out to improve people’s quality of life through a holistic approach to wellbeing.