Global alumni come together to celebrate 40 years of Chevening
Around the world, British embassies, high commissions, and alumni associations have been hosting special events to celebrate 40 years of Chevening!
News and blogs
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.
Meet our 40th cohort!
Across the UK, our 40th cohort of Cheveners are settling into their university courses! We caught up with some scholars to find out how it feels to be part of such a historic year.
40 years of excellence: Chevening marks historic milestone
On 24 October 2023, friends of Chevening attended a special reception at Lancaster House to celebrate 40 years of Chevening.
Why you should apply to a Chevening Fellowship in the UK
A Chevening Fellowship is a unique opportunity for professionals from around the world to spend time in the UK and boost their career. Hear from our Chevening Fellows on why you should apply for a fellowship today.
5 free courses to develop your digital skills
From the essentials of Excel to more advanced cloud-based tools, these five courses have been specially selected by the Chevening Alumni team to help you improve your digital skills in the workplace.
Focusing global attention on the human dimensions of climate change as President of Kiribati
Anote Tong is the former president of Kiribati and a famous ‘climate warrior’. After becoming a Chevening Scholar in 1987, Anote maps out the surprising path he took into politics and how he succeeded in focusing global attention on the human dimensions of climate change.
How to deal with reverse culture shock after your Chevening year
After returning home from your Chevening year, you might experience something known as 'reverse culture shock'. We've asked our seasoned alumni for advice for any new Chevening Alumni entering this new stage of their journey.
Chevening Scholars share top tips for hopeful applicants
Are you applying for a Chevening Scholarship in 2023? Keep reading for unique advice from the current scholar cohort on how to submit a stellar Chevening Application.
Where could a Chevening Scholarship take you?
Chevening Alumnus Hasan Kilani is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa region. He shares how a Chevening Scholarship helped to boost his career.
Chevening Alumna paves the way for women in diplomacy in The Bahamas
Twenty years after her Chevening Scholarship, alumna Jerusa Ali now works as Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. Jerusa shares her Chevening journey and her advice for new Chevening Alumni.
