Chevening Awards (FCDO)

31/08/2026

Scholarships support future leaders to address global challenges, with 92% of scholars studying courses related to:
☀️ Climate
🔎 Security
🚑 International development
🌱 Growth

If you have a plan to influence positive change in one of these areas, check out the Chevening Resource Hub for everything you need to know about crafting a strong application: chevening.org/guidance

You can also hear from current Chevening scholars about how they plan to use the skills they’ve gained in the UK to make a positive impact back home: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5rX947rL5pw

28/08/2026

Whether you’re getting ready to start your academic journey or continuing your professional development as a alum, there’s always room to learn something new 📚

We’ve rounded up five free online courses to help you strengthen your leadership, develop your project management skills, improve your approach to complex problems, and more.

Find the right course for your next step:
chevening.org/five-free-courses-for-the-next-chapter-of-your-chevening-journey

27/08/2026

As our 2025-26 scholars approach the end of their studies, they're taking every moment to explore the UK with friends that have become like family 💙

Roaa Ahmed recently visited Northern Ireland for the first time, learning more about its history, culture, and incredible landscapes 👇

'We not only explored great spots like the Giant's Causeway, but we also went to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music, song, language, and dance in Belfast. What made it extra special was the company of my fellow Chevening Egyptian scholars.'

Are you ready to start your Chevening journey in the UK? Learn more about the scholar experience:
chevening.org/resource-hub/scholar-support/

25/08/2026

To be awarded a Scholarship, you'll need to have a realistic plan about how completing your master's in the UK, at your chosen university, will help you to influence positive change in your home country and beyond.

We're looking for future leaders who are committed to working with the UK to build a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable future 🌍💙

Find out more: chevening.org/about/vision

Chevening empowers exceptional future leaders from around the world to work with the UK to build a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable future.

24/08/2026

With support from partner Anglo American, Flavia Martinez Tarazona is turning her experience in human rights and law into a broader vision for public policy and social change.

Through her Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford, Flavia has gained new perspectives on evidence-based policymaking, social impact, and how policy can improve people’s everyday lives.

She’s now taking these insights back home to her work with Hablemos Sin Tabúes, helping to prevent gender-based violence and build stronger communities.

Read more about how Chevening partners are helping scholars turn knowledge and connections into impact 👇

chevening.org/using-a-chevening-experience-to-create-change-in-peru

21/08/2026

is about more than a year of study in the UK. It’s about what you do next with the knowledge, networks, and connections you build 🤝

The Chevening Alumni Association of the Philippines is a testament to this, with local alumni working together to drive forward a new approach to drug education.

With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), they are working with communities, civil society organisations, and public institutions to develop new education modules and create spaces for more informed and compassionate conversations around substance use.

Read the full story 👇
chevening.org/chevening-alumni-drive-a-new-approach-to-drug-education-in-the-philippines

20/08/2026

A decade on from completing her Scholarship, Aditi Lalbahadur is making a lasting impact back home in South Africa, driving values-based leadership in foreign policy and international affairs 🌍💙

'Completing my studies in peace and conflict at the University of St Andrews was genuinely life changing. The programme gave me a solid set of analytical tools to understand how and why conflicts emerge, what sustainable peace can look like, and how power and narratives shape outcomes...

Chevening taught me that coming from the Global South is a source of strength and that true leadership means making space for diverse voices.'

If you're passionate about making a similar impact, the University of St Andrews offers additional awards for Chevening applicants from countries across Africa and Europe 👇

chevening.org/partners/university-of-st-andrews

19/08/2026

With graduation just around the corner, our scholars are getting ready to return home with the knowledge and skills they need to make a global impact 💙

But it's not just academic insights they've gained from their Chevening experience; scholars have also had the opportunity to immerse themselves in UK culture.

From zebra crossings to concerts, find out which aspects of UK culture have surprised them most! 👇

youtube.com/shorts/bFoi_u8JGDo?si=KTVpEoCULYsxHrl-

18/08/2026

If you’re thinking of applying for a Scholarship, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate how studying in the UK will help you to tackle global challenges, including:
✅ Promoting growth and prosperity
✅ Building climate resilience
✅ Strengthening security and stability
✅ Supporting development for more inclusive and effective societies

Chevening is extremely competitive, so make sure you have a realistic career plan and the leadership and relationship-building skills to back it up.

Find out if you’re ready to join the Chevening community: chevening.org/application-criteria

17/08/2026

'My advice to future Cheveners is to believe in yourself and embrace every opportunity that comes your way. Chevening helps you grow, create impact, and become a future leader who can contribute positively to your community and country' 💙

During her time in the UK, Deema Hyasa volunteered with local charity Interfaith Health and Healing, which allowed her to develop new skills and understand the important role that community organisations play in driving positive change.

'Chevening encouraged me to engage with the wider community and create impact beyond my studies. I was able to experience different communities, allowing me to better understand British culture and appreciate the diversity of the UK.'

Learn more about what it means to be a Chevener 👇

chevening.org/about/vision