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‘Chevening gave me more than policy knowledge. It gave me confidence, cultural awareness, and the ability to operate in complex environments without losing perspective.’ 

With more than 15 years’ experience at the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, Juhee Ahn is an expert on risk management. But simply climbing the corporate ladder was never the end goal for her.

Bernado’s Chevening Scholarship opened doors to UK networks and institutions, helping him strengthen UK–Portugal trade, diplomacy, and alumni engagement.

Anila says her Chevening experience was a turning point in strengthening her confidence, leadership, and ability to advocate for women. 

Your first mentorship relationship will not be flawless or perfectly planned. It begins with one brave act: reaching out.  

‘Believe in the power of your voice, your strengths, and your ideas. You can make positive change with small steps that lead to a bigger impact.'

Today, she is Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist at World Bank Indonesia, proudly helping communities impacted by climate change, mining, and other natural resource-related issues.  

Chevening scholar Levan Pavlenishvili is using the skills and networks he gained in the UK to transform education and public policy in Georgia. We find out more.

‘I believe that knowledge holds its greatest value and ability to uplift others when it is shared. Retaining it without passing it on feels like an incomplete use of its potential.’ 

Ahead of COP30, Chevening alumna Maria Esteli Jarquin had the opportunity to share her work championing biodiversity and conservation efforts in Costa Rica with the Prince of Wales.