Choose Chevening! Applications now open for Kenya's future leaders
Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open, prospective candidates can submit their applications by 5 November.
Are you interested in becoming a Chevening Scholar? Future Kenya leaders can apply for a Chevening Scholarship - an opportunity to study in the UK and unlock your potential.
Since its inception in 1983, over 57,000 professionals have advanced their careers through a Chevening Scholarship. More than 700 Kenyans have been awarded the scholarship, supporting them to succeed in governance, finance, media, technology and policy fields.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and achievable idea to create positive change in their country and be able to demonstrate how a UK master’s degree will help them bring their idea to life.
The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to pursue any eligible master’s degree at over 150 UK universities, along with access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
Neil Wigan, the British High Commissioner to Kenya said:
If you are passionate about driving change, whether locally or globally, if you want to be the best at what you do and you have the imagination to inspire others, then you should choose Chevening. I want to see Kenyans from all walks of life and all parts of the country apply for this fantastic opportunity and join the strong network of over 700 Kenyans occupying various top positions across all sectors in Kenya. If you have the ambition to become a future leader, apply today.
2023 Kenyan Chevening Scholar John Orimbo is studying a master’s in education (inclusion and disability) at the University of Birmingham. Asked how he has found his experience, he said:
So far, my stay in the UK has been nothing but a truly profound experience that has left an indelible mark on my life. I have made many remarkable new friends and I’ve travelled to different cities and areas of interest to continue documenting #MyCheveningJourney.
I must say that it is one thing to study in the UK but adapting to the ever-changing climate is something else entirely that requires preparation! Nonetheless, the diverse cultural has been a journey itself with each day presenting new experiences and remarkable opportunities for growth and adaptation. As Alan Watts says, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.
You can hear more from recent Chevening scholars by following the #ChosenForChevening hashtag on social media.
Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are now open until 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications at chevening.org/apply.
Notes to editors
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You can follow UK activity in Kenya on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Find the UK-Kenya strategic partnership joint statement here.
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For detailed information on eligibility criteria and scholarship specifics, visit chevening.org.
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Chevening Scholarships are the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. The scholarships support one-year taught master’s degrees at UK universities for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers, and opinion formers.
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Chevening began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international awards scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 160 countries and territories worldwide. Over the past five years, Chevening has awarded over 8,000 scholarships. There are over 57,000 Chevening Alumni around the world who comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.