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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 But what if you see something that could be better—an outdated process, a gap in the system, or a new way of doing things? 

Kavya Mukhija, a Chevening scholar from India studying Disability, Design and Innovation at UCL, shares how studying in the UK transformed her perspective on accessibility.

Chevening scholar Naomi Koinase shares her plans for supporting indigenous Maasai children in Tanzania by providing them with equal opportunity to education. Hear how she's been breaking barriers and how Chevening is preparing her to drive impact in the future.

Chevening supports future leaders from around the world by providing access to world-class education and a global community. Nora, a Chevening scholar from Cambodia, shares key strategies that helped her secure a Chevening Scholarship at the University of Bristol.

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.

Chevening fellows are united by their commitment to creating lasting change, and Mahjabeen Abid’s story is a testament to that mission. As a journalist from a small town in Pakistan, Mahjabeen has spent years uplifting underrepresented voices - particularly those of women.

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.