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This Chevening scholar, Dr Veronna Hanley, dons the cutest minidress from House Of Style in Mandeville.
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This Chevening scholar, Dr Veronna Hanley, dons the cutest minidress from House Of Style in Mandeville.
Kathrine Johnson, cultural engagement manager at the British Council, is all smiles in her Carby’s pick for the evening.
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Kathrine Johnson, cultural engagement manager at the British Council, is all smiles in her Carby’s pick for the evening.
We spotted Nickeishia Barnes, public health specialist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, looking fab in blue.
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We spotted Nickeishia Barnes, public health specialist at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, looking fab in blue.
Tishauna Mullings, social development consultant and Chevening scholar 2019, showing her support to this year’s cohort.
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Tishauna Mullings, social development consultant and Chevening scholar 2019, showing her support to this year’s cohort.
Evoné Walters, CEO of Artribute Limited and Chevening scholar 2021, encourages this year’s scholars to make the most of their UK experience.
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Evoné Walters, CEO of Artribute Limited and Chevening scholar 2021, encourages this year’s scholars to make the most of their UK experience.
Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, executive director at the Angelic Ladies Society, is on her way to soar at the University of York.
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Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, executive director at the Angelic Ladies Society, is on her way to soar at the University of York.
Looking fab in this ASOS dress, project manager Jodi-Ann McFarlane is getting ready to make new memories as she furthers her studies at University College London.
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Looking fab in this ASOS dress, project manager Jodi-Ann McFarlane is getting ready to make new memories as she furthers her studies at University College London.
All set for the University of South Wales, accountant Javon Downie is ready to turn his love of numbers into impact as he pursues a master of science degree in forensic auditing and accounting.
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All set for the University of South Wales, accountant Javon Downie is ready to turn his love of numbers into impact as he pursues a master of science degree in forensic auditing and accounting.
Doubling the celebration, tourism professional Babesha Ranns was also fêted on her birthday, with her cohort and the British High Commission surprising her with a cake.
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Doubling the celebration, tourism professional Babesha Ranns was also fêted on her birthday, with her cohort and the British High Commission surprising her with a cake.
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In an intimate celebration on Tuesday evening, British High Commissioner Judith Slater hosted a farewell reception at her residence for the 2025 Chevening Scholars. The cohort of 17 scholars — one of the largest in recent years — was joined by family, friends, and even former Chevening recipients on the lawns of the Windrush Garden, to mark an occasion many described as the opportunity of a lifetime. From cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to lively conversations, photo ops, networking, and the forging of new friendships, the scholars officially gathered one last time before departing to pursue their studies in the United Kingdom. Something Extra captured a few social highlights.