CHEVENING ESSAY TIPS (all 4 essays!)

Summary

In this informative video, Tina shares essential tips for writing successful Chevening Scholarship essays. As a current scholar, she emphasizes the importance of crafting engaging introductions and clear, cohesive narratives across all four essays: leadership, networking, studying in the UK, and career plans. Tina encourages applicants to showcase their unique qualities and achievements, using the STAR method for structuring responses. She highlights the need for specific, impactful goals that demonstrate the potential for future contributions. With practical advice and personal insights, Tina inspires viewers to present their best selves to the scholarship panel.

Takeaways

• 😀 Start each essay with a strong introduction and conclude effectively to leave a lasting impression.
• 😀 Use simple and clear language; avoid overly complex vocabulary to enhance readability.
• 😀 Be confident in showcasing your achievements, as the application process is highly competitive.
• 😀 Ensure all essays are cohesive and communicate a single, focused theme about your aspirations.
• 😀 For the leadership essay, provide concrete examples using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
• 😀 In the networking essay, discuss how your networks have benefited you and how you will contribute to the Chevening network.
• 😀 Clearly articulate a problem in your country in the studying in the UK essay and how your chosen programs will address it.
• 😀 Choose similar programs to demonstrate a focused vision for your studies in the UK.
• 😀 Outline short-term, mid-term, and long-term career goals in the career plan essay, linking them to the skills gained from Chevening.
• 😀 Take your time with the essays, and remember to present your unique qualities effectively to the panel.

Q & A

What is the purpose of Tina's video?

Tina's video aims to provide tips for applicants applying for the Chevening scholarship, particularly for the 2024-25 cohort.

What academic program is Tina pursuing under the Chevening scholarship?

Tina is pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) in Energy and Climate Change Law at Queen Mary, University of London.

How are the essays for the Chevening scholarship assessed?

Essays are assessed by a reading committee in the UK, which selects a long list of candidates that embassies then choose from for interviews.

What is a key strategy to make essays stand out?

A key strategy is to draw the reader in with a strong introduction and to end impressively with a powerful conclusion.

What writing style does Tina recommend for the essays?

Tina recommends using simple, clear language instead of complex vocabulary to convey ideas effectively.

Why is it important to avoid modesty in the application process?

Applicants should showcase their achievements and leadership potential, as the process is highly competitive and requires demonstrating individual impact.

What does Tina suggest regarding the cohesiveness of the essays?

All essays should tie together under a single theme, allowing the reading committee to get a uniform impression of the applicant.

What should be included in the leadership essay?

The leadership essay should provide two to three clear examples of leadership using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

How should applicants address their chosen study programs in the essays?

Applicants should state a problem in their country and explain how their chosen programs will help solve it, emphasizing the relevance of their studies.

What should the career plan essay outline include?

The career plan essay should outline short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals, showing how the Chevening experience will help achieve these goals while benefiting the community.