My Chevening Diary

The month of June is upon us and this time last year, I was spiralling out of control into a ball of anxiety and trepidation. As the days went by…

One emotion most Chevening interviewees have in comm Is anxiety. But with adequate preparation, you can reduce your anxiety levels to the minimum. I have already written about how to…

From the cities of Cranfield, Norwich, Oxford, Guildford, Nottingham and Cardiff, Nigerian Chevening Scholars travelled to join their colleagues in London to visit the Nigerian High Commissioner. The light rain…

I HAVE BEEN INVITED FOR THE INTERVIEW. After I submitted my application, I honestly did not give it more than a cursory thought. At home,  I would mention that I…

Dead or alive, who inspires you? On the 13th December, scholars from all over the UK connected once more on a zoom call to share their inspirations and inspirational people,…

The Chevening Orientation is certainly not dubbed the biggest event of the year for nothing! I have never seen a more diverse and global gathering in one place. It oozed…

Career Plan:  *Chevening is looking for individuals who have a clear post-study career plan. Please outline your immediate plans upon returning home and your longer term career goals. You may…

CHEVENING’s QUESTION**Outline why you have selected your chosen three university courses, and explain how this relates to your previous academic or professional experience and your plans for the future. Please…

I Need A 2.1 Or A First Class  No you don’t! You can get a Chevening Scholarship with 2:2 or even a 3rd Class degree or their equivalent as long…

*Chevening is looking for individuals with strong professional relationship-building skills, who will engage with the Chevening community and influence and lead others in their chosen profession. Please explain how you…