Top five reasons to study in the UK
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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.
Perseverance pays off: What I learned from applying to Chevening four times
Chevening Scholar Rafael Zhansultanov from Kazakhstan shares the insights and experiences he gathered from applying to Chevening four times before successfully embarking on his Chevening year at the London School of Economics.
How to maximise your Chevening experience
Alumna Davephine Tholley shares her top tips for this year's Chevening Scholars on making the most of their year in the UK.
Chevening Applications Q&A: your questions answered
We held two Q&A sessions on our Instagram and Facebook channels last week to answer your questions about the Chevening Application process. As we were not able to answer every question in the time that we had (we received over 500!), here is our summary of the most common questions that came up, and our answers to them.
How to use your Chevening master’s degree to boost your career
Whether you studied for a master’s in Human Rights or spent your degree learning the intricacies of Cyber Security, one thing’s for sure: completing your studies means you’re ready to take the next step in your career. Here’s how to make the most of your Chevening Award when you graduate and return home.
‘A university experience like no other’: What it’s like to study at St Andrews
Are you hoping to study in Scotland one day? We sat down with Chevening Scholar Ya-Ling Chiu to find out what it’s like to study at Scotland’s oldest university!
Career advice I wish I could give my younger self
Today, Mahmoud El Sakka enjoys an esteemed career as Advisor to the Prime Minister of Egypt on Privatisation. Looking back on his Chevening journey, Mahmoud shares the unique career advice he would give his younger self as a scholar in 1990.
‘What I love most about being a Chevening Scholar in Wales’: An interview with Dang Thanh Van
Ever thought about completing your master’s degree in Wales? University of South Wales student Dang Thanh Van explains why it should be top of your list!
How Chevening gave me the best year of my life so far
Methaporn Singhanan is a Chevening Fellow at the British Library for the academic year 2022-23. A PhD candidate at Chiang Mai University in her home country Thailand, she is currently researching Manuscript Textiles in the Library’s Southeast Asian collections.
Where did I go wrong on my Chevening application? Feedback from this year’s reading committees
If you weren’t selected for the 2023-24 Chevening cohort, you may be wondering where you went wrong. Here is the top feedback our reading committees had about this year’s applicants.
