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.
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 […]
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 […]
Despite leading busy lifestyles while studying a Master’s degree here in the UK, a group of Chevening Scholars found time to volunteer, helping to clean Cramond Beach. As one of the prettiest beaches in Scotland, Cramond is very popular with tourists. Not all tourists, however, clean up after themselves, and over time, Cramond had become pretty […]
One month into 2016 and I can safely say that January has set some very high standards for the rest of the year. Travelling across the UK during my Christmas break took me from the cobbled streets of Oxford to Portsmouth, the picturesque Isle of Wight, the historic city of Southampton, Brighton, Huddersfield, Leeds and […]
Chevening Scholars immersed themselves in Scottish culture, as they took part in a Burns Night Ceilidh in Glasgow. Burns Night is celebrated every year in Scotland, and is a tribute to the great poet Robert Burns. Traditionally, Scots eat Haggis, Neeps (turnips), and Tatties (potatoes), because Robert loved Haggis so much. They then proceed to […]
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 […]
Chevening Scholars from across the UK were lucky enough to visit Old Trafford, home to Manchester United Football Club. Often referred to as the ‘Theatre of Dreams’, Old Trafford is one of the most famous grounds in world football, and has hosted some incredible matches with incredible players. The likes of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, […]
A group of budding entrepreneurs were treated to a full day workshop, hosted by the University of Liverpool. Around 60 scholars came together to learn from entrepreneurial experts from universities and businesses across the UK. Chaired by Professor Oswald Jones from the University of Liverpool, the other speakers included Dr Martha Mador from Kingston University,the Campaign […]
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites proposals from evaluation experts for the delivery of a short term monitoring and evaluation project for the Chevening Awards scheme. Chevening aims to bring future leaders to the UK in order to develop a positive disposition towards the UK and to align them with UK interests and values. […]
Our ‘In the spotlight’ series is continuing into 2016, and programme officer Dammy Olatoye is kicking us off. She’s given us her thoughts on Liverpool, the place she describes as ‘the city of firsts’. Situated in the North West of England, along the river Mersey, Liverpool is a city steeped in history and I would […]
