Studying in the UK on a Chevening Scholarship is more than a world-class academic experience. It's about joining a global community committed to creating a better future. For inspiration, read Mariwan's story and discover how Chevening opens doors to new and unique opportunities.
Every year, we support exceptional individuals who have the ambition, vision, and leadership potential to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Through access to top universities, a global professional network, and unique personal development opportunities, Chevening scholars return home equipped to lead, influence, and inspire.
Take Chevening scholar and Social Media Ambassador Mariwan, currently studying for a masters in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at King’s College London.
Committed to making language education inclusive and innovative, particularly for people from underprivileged communities, Mariwan is using his time in the UK to amplify his mission, and it’s getting noticed. Combining his expertise as an English teacher with his creativity in digital content creation, he has captured the attention of more than two million people worldwide through his online platforms.
As well as going viral, his work has also opened doors to new and unique opportunities. One of the world’s most respected academic publishers, Oxford University Press, reached out after seeing his content. They invited Mariwan to collaborate and share his experience on their Teaching English with Oxford podcast.
‘This wasn’t just a professional highlight , it was a deeply personal milestone. Following the podcast, I was invited on a private tour of the Oxford University Press… Walking through its historic halls, I was reminded of the global reach of education and the many lives transformed through language and learning.’
Mariwan is exploring how immersive technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence can revolutionise how we teach and learn languages
‘I believe immersive technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, will shape the future of learning. Studying in the UK has positioned me at the forefront of that transformation.’
‘Chevening gave me the opportunity to study a subject I’m deeply passionate about at one of the world’s top universities. It has opened doors to a global community of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. Sharing my story is part of inspiring others to believe in theirs.’
Chevening proudly supports scholars from all backgrounds and identities. Sarah, a Chevening scholar studying at the University of Sussex, shares her story of overcoming adversity and using education as a tool to advance transgender rights and inclusion in Thailand and beyond.
After completing her master’s at the University of Nottingham, Chevening alumna Anne Lugon-Moulin went on to have an extraordinary career that led her to become the Swiss Ambassador to Serbia.
Chevening has no upper age limit and proudly welcomes scholars from all stages of life. Tiffany Tivasuradej shares her journey of returning to academia with Chevening after seven years in the corporate world.