Shahla Qayyum | Chevening Scholarship Tips | Good v/s Bad Application, and more | InferTalks
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In this episode of
In this episode of #InferTalks, Shahla Qayyum, Head of the Chevening Scholarship - Pakistan, speaks with Usama Nizamani about the #CheveningScholarship program. They discuss the application process, required documents, and tips for crafting a strong application. She provides guidance on research, admissions timelines, and planning post-graduation goals. She outlines scholarship coverage of tuition fees, flights, and cost of living. Shahla Qayyum also unpacks scholar expectations set out by Chevening on networking and community building. She shares insights on increasing diversity through outreach to underrepresented groups, including women candidates. The conversation concludes with a look at obligations after completing the study, job support, and ongoing alumni engagement.
Chapters
0:00 Highlights
0:41 Intro
01:04 What are the steps to apply for Chevening scholarship for fresh and experienced graduates?
02:58 It also includes work experience gathered during studies?
03:37 There is no age restriction to apply for the scholarship.
04:40 Articulating a clear plan in your application is the most helpful bit.
05:58 Do you need to have prior admission, and what session for admissions you be targeting?
09:00 How to apply for the Chevening scholarship? and you do not need application processes.
10:40 Do your thorough research about the majors you want to pursue.
11:25 Would it not reduce your chances of application?
12:03 When should you start applying for the admissions?
12:48 So if you end up securing an admission in a university, which is not mentioned in a candidate’s application?
14:42 The university and the program you have applied in should be consistent with the goals and road map you have laid down in the application.
15:00 What is a good versus a poor scholarship application?
20:06 Does Chevening prefer some programs over others?
21:06 What form of expenses does the scholarship cover?
22:02 What kind of activities do you expect your students to engage in while they are on the scholarship?
22:46 Chevening-Connect App, how it helps connect Chevening scholars.
24:42 Does Chevening encourage scholars to engage in their background-specific activities?
25:32 Does Chevening offer special counseling sessions to women applicants?
27:29 How Chevening Alumni helped in reaching out to women from Balochistan?
28:25 Chevening’s 40th anniversary.
28:55 Women changemakers from Pakistan: Aamna Zamir and Aabia Akram.
29:37 Are you still conducting sessions through Alumni?
29:57 Where could they benefit from such sessions?
32:00 What do graduates have to do after completion of their degree?
33:24 Graduates have to return to Pakistan for a period of 2 years.
34:14 Does Chevening help the alumni in terms of job opportunities after graduation?
36:30 How the UK-High Commission stays engaged with alumni.
37:55 Does Chevening partner with universities to sensitize students about the scholarship program.
38:33 Conclusion
39:14 Outro
Host: Usama Nizamani
Production: Arooj , Hamza , Farisa Sohail & Saadullah
Social Media Copy: Saadullah Khan
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Chapters
0:00 Highlights
0:41 Intro
01:04 What are the steps to apply for Chevening scholarship for fresh and experienced graduates?
02:58 It also includes work experience gathered during studies?
03:37 There is no age restriction to apply for the scholarship.
04:40 Articulating a clear plan in your application is the most helpful bit.
05:58 Do you need to have prior admission, and what session for admissions you be targeting?
09:00 How to apply for the Chevening scholarship? and you do not need application processes.
10:40 Do your thorough research about the majors you want to pursue.
11:25 Would it not reduce your chances of application?
12:03 When should you start applying for the admissions?
12:48 So if you end up securing an admission in a university, which is not mentioned in a candidate’s application?
14:42 The university and the program you have applied in should be consistent with the goals and road map you have laid down in the application.
15:00 What is a good versus a poor scholarship application?
20:06 Does Chevening prefer some programs over others?
21:06 What form of expenses does the scholarship cover?
22:02 What kind of activities do you expect your students to engage in while they are on the scholarship?
22:46 Chevening-Connect App, how it helps connect Chevening scholars.
24:42 Does Chevening encourage scholars to engage in their background-specific activities?
25:32 Does Chevening offer special counseling sessions to women applicants?
27:29 How Chevening Alumni helped in reaching out to women from Balochistan?
28:25 Chevening’s 40th anniversary.
28:55 Women changemakers from Pakistan: Aamna Zamir and Aabia Akram.
29:37 Are you still conducting sessions through Alumni?
29:57 Where could they benefit from such sessions?
32:00 What do graduates have to do after completion of their degree?
33:24 Graduates have to return to Pakistan for a period of 2 years.
34:14 Does Chevening help the alumni in terms of job opportunities after graduation?
36:30 How the UK-High Commission stays engaged with alumni.
37:55 Does Chevening partner with universities to sensitize students about the scholarship program.
38:33 Conclusion
39:14 Outro
Host: Usama Nizamani
Production: Arooj , Hamza , Farisa Sohail & Saadullah
Social Media Copy: Saadullah Khan
Watch the Complete InferTalks (Podcast) Playlist 👉 : InferTalks
Connect with us 👇:
#Facebook Page: Facebook: InferDigital
#Instagram: Instagram: inferdigital
#Twitter: Twitter: infer_digital
#YouTube channel: @inferdigital
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