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.

Queen Rania Foundation becomes latest partner

Chevening’s partnerships are expanding once again as the Queen Rania Foundation becomes the latest organisation to join up with the UK Government’s flagship scholarship programme. The British Embassy in Amman have been working with the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development, and have come to agreement on a partnership that will see QRF support five […]

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From LSE to the Education World Forum

by Haneen Qatamesh, Chevening Scholar, Occupied Palestinian Territories

As a Palestinian Master’s student and a Chevening Scholar, taking part in the Education World Forum (EWF) was eye opening. The 2016 Forum offered three days of insight and inspiration from leading education pioneers, policy makers, experts, and students. Being part of the EWF has given me a first-hand chance to understand global perspectives on […]

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Jordanian Scholar advises at the Remote Healthcare in the Middle East summit

16 and 17 February saw the unfolding of the Remote Healthcare Middle East conference in Abu Dhabi where Jordanian Chevening Scholar Dr. Mohammad Al Safadi was part of the advisory panel. Mohammad is the former Chief Medical Officer of Qatar Red Crescent Turkey mission and the consultant at QRC Relief and International Development Department and was one of the six speakers […]

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A thriving partnership

by Anne.Morgan, Partnership Development Manager, Cardiff University

Cardiff University partnered with Chevening in 2014 and the impact has been unprecedented. Applications from Chevening Scholars have soared and for the 2015 intake we welcomed in excess of 40 scholars through the University’s doors – all by being associated with the prestige and stature of the UK’s premier scholarship body. The benefits of being a Chevening Partner are countless, with the […]

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Mexico’s attorney general addresses Chevening Scholars at FCO reception

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 […]

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Jairon’s Bright Idea

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 […]

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UK events: February

by Programme team – UK, Chevening Secretariat

It might be cold, and there may be snow on the ground (if you’re lucky), but that doesn’t stop the Brits from having a good time. There are loads of events taking place across the UK, both indoors and outside, so why not pop along to one of these in February. Lunar New Year 8 […]

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