British Embassy hosts 2017-18 class of Chevening scholars
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Carolyn Davidson, hosted a Welcome Back Reception at her residence on 29 January in honour of returning Chevening scholars.
Welcome for Chevening Scholars
The Chevening award is the UK government’s global scholarship programme offered by the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office in collaboration with partner organisations.
The event was also an opportunity to celebrate 35 years of the Chevening Scholarship Programme in Guatemala. Since 1983, Chevening has helped to build bridges with more than 160 different countries and territories, supporting the education and development of future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers across the world.
Four Guatemalan scholars spent the academic year 2017-18 studying for Masters’ degrees at a range of UK universities. The Ambassador congratulated the 2017-18 awardees on the successful completion of their studies and for being worthy ambassadors for Guatemala during their time in the UK. The returning scholars are:
- Adriana Thomas (University of Glasgow, MSc in Political Communication)
- Julio Cesar Junior Linares (London School of Economics and Political Science, MSc in Anthropology and Development)
- Ana Lucía Bolaños (University of Glasgow, MSc in Sociology)
- Manuela Rodríguez (University of Warwick, MSc in International Trade, Strategy and Operations).
Chevening has promoted economic development and better business environments worldwide by funding scholars who have gone on to build companies, become directors, and hold senior positions in global organisations.
Their UK experience is transforming organisations around the world. For instance, 230 global companies are being led with a Chevening alumnus serving in the highest-ranking position.
Application window for 2020-2021 scholarships will open on 6 August 2019. We strongly encourage mid-career professionals to apply for the scheme and sign up for alerts by visiting the Chevening website