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Thinking of applying for a Chevening Scholarship? Find out how Chevening alumna Elizabeth Pam turned her ideas into impact after completing her master’s in the UK.

In a world that values transparency, accountability, and purpose-driven action, ethical leadership and social responsibility have never been more important. Whether you’re managing a team, running a business, or influencing policy, the ability to lead with integrity and create positive impact is essential. 

If you’ve been working in your sector for 5+ years, you’ve built experience, earned trust, and developed a strong sense of how your organisation works. But what if you see something that could be better—an outdated process, a gap in the system, or a new way of doing things? 

Chevening alumni are driven by a passion to create meaningful change. Fatou Jeng, a climate advocate from The Gambia and one of Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 (2025), has spent over a decade leading efforts to tackle the climate crisis through youth empowerment, policy advocacy, and global collaboration.

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.

Whether you’re pitching an idea, leading a meeting, or delivering a keynote, public speaking is one of the most powerful skills you can develop. Strong presentation skills don’t just help you communicate clearly—they help you influence, inspire, and lead with confidence. 

When you’re early in your career, it’s easy to feel like networking is just a buzzword. But for Chevening alumni, your network is one of your most valuable assets—and one that can genuinely shape your professional journey. 

Chevening alumni are united by their drive to create positive change, and Ayesha Urooj is no exception. With a strong commitment to tackling Pakistan’s energy and environmental challenges, Ayesha shares how her Chevening experience helped transform her professional path in engineering and amplify her impact on climate action.

With support from the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), Chevening alumni led two high-impact events in Argentina, bringing together experts to tackle how freedom of expression and artificial intelligence are shaping the future of human rights. We find out more.

Remote and hybrid work are here to stay—and with them comes a growing need to collaborate effectively across digital platforms, time zones, and cultures.