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.
We rightly hear a lot about the medical workers selflessly risking their lives to help those with COVID-19. Beyond that, however, there are many sectors now dedicated to fighting the virus in non-medical ways. Alisha Ally is a Chevening Alumna in one such sector. With thirteen years under her belt as a Media and Communications […]
Harnessing local leadership to halt the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone
In need of isolation inspiration? We asked Chevening programme officers how they entertain themselves while they stay at home.
I was one of four Chevening Scholars that was invited to share my research with HRH Meghan Markle at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day.
In many cultures, spring represents rebirth, renewal, and hope. Spring is also about positivity and beauty – two things that feel especially important now. After a dark, cold, and long winter, glimpses of spring are always welcome and each year, scholars find their morale lifted greatly by these small changes to the weather and to […]
What do all the different teams do at Chevening? To find out more about what one particular team does, we spoke to Rachel and Nora from the international team...
Scotland Glasgow Comedy Festival When: 12-29th March Where: Glasgow Back for its 18th year, this international comedy festival (the largest in Europe) promises huge laughs. Featuring film screenings, stand-up comics and witty plays at venues across the city, make sure to peruse the catalogue so as not to miss out! North West World’s Original Marmalade […]
FACING THE FUTURE Kazhaw Rashid, Iraq ‘“How do I begin making a lasting change?” A question that has been haunting me for so long. This simple yet effective book helped me sort that out! It has a powerful message about the fear of change, and how to motivate people to face the future and take […]
Chevening interviews will soon begin around the world, and we wanted to give you some tips. Who better to ask than those who have been there, done that, and got the scholarship?
Terms to know Reading Committees: Applications that pass the initial eligibility sift are reviewed by a Reading Committee, composed of a regional and an academic assessor. Longlists: Top scoring applications are added to a longlist, and are passed on to the relevant embassy or high commission (‘post’) for further review. Shortlists: From their longlist, posts […]
