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Positive influencing is a vital skill in today’s workplace, helping you achieve your goals while building strong, trusting relationships. But how do you put it into practice?

Becoming a Chevening scholar is a transformative journey filled with growth, adventure, and opportunity, but living a long way from home can also be challenging. Drawing on her own experiences, Sofia, one of this year’s Chevening Social Media Ambassadors, offers personal insights and practical tips to help you prioritise your mental health and wellbeing as an international student.

For many communities in Botswana, access to essential resources and opportunities remains a challenge. Yet, one woman is changing the narrative. Through her relentless commitment to social entrepreneurship and community development, Chevening alumna Kagiso Madibana is not just talking about change; she's making it happen. 

Whether you’re still riding the wave from your time on scholarship or you’ve been applying all your new skills to your career, now’s the moment to take stock.

Chevening Scholars have a long history of shaping the world through their professional achievements. However, leadership doesn’t stop when you close your laptop at the end of a workday.

As winter arrives in the UK, staying active and healthy can be challenging for Chevening scholars. This blog offers practical tips, from outdoor festive activities to indoor workouts, with advice from Chevening alumni who’ve already navigated a UK winter.

For many communities in India, access to education and leadership opportunities are scarce. Chevening alumnus Raju Kendre is on a mission to break down educational barriers and create a more equitable India—one student and one community at a time.

Measuring and maximising social impact is a crucial skill for Chevening alumni looking to make a difference in their communities and beyond. We’ve curated 5 free online courses to help you develop expertise in social impact measurement and management, enabling you to drive meaningful change more effectively.

If you're thinking about applying for Chevening, read these tips to make sure your application is the best it can be!

If you're applying for a Chevening Scholarship, take note of these top tips from scholars studying at the University of Sussex!