A young Nigerian, Janet Zagah has taken on linkedin platform sharing how Google search helped her get a fully funded scholarship.
Janet Zagah is the Founder of APWEN RSU, Energy Transition, Diversity Advocate, Engineer|,Voluntee,| Business Development and Analyst|Girl in STEM. In a linkind post, Janet disclosed how she get a fully funded scholarship by merely searching “”what is Chevening?” Below is her post on Linkedin
“ it’s interesting how a process that started from a simple Google search, “what is Chevening?” from a friend’s post landed me a fully funded scholarship in Energy Management at Robert Gordon University .
Indeed, it is a rare privilege to be amongst the 50 selected scholars from over 8,000 eligible applicants in Nigeria for the prestigious #chevening scholarship.
This scholarship would provide an opportunity for me to get a masters degree in energy at a University located at Aberdeen, the energy capital of Europe. My degree would equip me with skills necessary to become a future #energy leader, with a goal of ensuring sustainability in the energy sector of Nigeria.
My sincere gratitude goes to God almighty, Chevening Awards and the UK in Nigeria for an opportunity to be #chosenforchevening .
I also appreciate my friend, Jewel Atedou Bright for his guide and support in my application. To the Society of Petroleum Engineers International, APWEN NATIONAL HQ, Chikezie Nwosu,Society of Women Engineers, Oghogho Effiom, Mervin Azeta, Hajara Kabeer, SPE Lagos Section 61, and other #girlsinstem advocates , thanks for creating a platform for girls to foster diversity and inclusivity in the energy Industry.
My Chevening application journey was self reflecting and I believe this award has opened a door that would lead to many other doors of opportunities.
P.S: Please send a dm if you have questions about Chevening or need guide in your application for #cheveningscholarship 2022 awards as the application is open.
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This post has gone viral on linkedin with over 5,000 likes and 1,000 comments.
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.
Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Since 1983, over 50,000 professionals have studied in the UK through Chevening.
