Connecting Leaders Inspiring Change
Building Uganda
Bringing together Uganda’s Chevening alumni to build lasting connections, champion leadership, mentor future changemakers, and create meaningful impact across communities, institutions, and industries.
About Us
The Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda is a vibrant community bringing together all recipients of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from Uganda since its inception in 1983. Established in 2019, the association works alongside the British High Commission in Kampala to strengthen connections, promote mentorship, and support social initiatives that inspire leadership and contribute to community transformation.
The Story behind Chevening
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What We Do
At Chevening Uganda
Funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth, our mission is to develop visionary Ugandan talent capable of driving positive economic, political, and social transformation back home.
Facilitating knowledge exchange among Chevening scholars in Uganda.
Organising academic and professional activities for Ugandan Cheveners.
Enhancing collaboration between Uganda and the UK regarding the Chevening scholarship.
Promoting the Chevening scholarship in Uganda.
Promoting the Chevening scholarship in Uganda.
Transforming Lives
Transforming Uganda
Climate Change & EnvironmentStudents 4 the Environment
This program focuses on tree planting, environmental awareness, waste management, and climate action, enabling students to develop practical skills, knowledge, and responsibility for protecting local ecosystems.
Leadership & GovernanceCAAU Youth Mentorship Program
This program empowers young leaders with essential skills in effective communication, responsible leadership, integrity and civic participation, equipping them to inspire and drive meaningful change in their communities
Climate Change & EnvironmentThe 1 Million Tree Challenge
This program mobilizes communities, farmers, and local leaders to plant and nurture trees to restore degraded landscapes, protect soils, conserve water, enhance biodiversity, and build local climate resilience.
Leadership & GovernanceThe Community Leader’s Program
This program strengthens leaders’ capacity to engage communities, monitor public services, and hold institutions accountable through training, dialogue, and mentorship to improve local public service delivery.
Chevening’s Impact On Society
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Chevening scholars have taken over 3,800 hours out of their intense academic schedules to volunteer for organisations in the UK in 2025/2026
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Chevening brings together leaders from 140+ countries and territories, creating networks and shared visions that span the world.
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Chevening’s global alumni network includes 22 current or former heads of state or government. Chevening Alumni excel in a variety of fields outside of politics too.
Your Chevening
Alumni Experience
When you Join Chevening Alumni Association Uganda, here are some of the somethings you will experience while here
Stay educated
Continue your learning with access to professional
programs, events and conferences, including a
Stay connected
Build and maintain relationships with peers across
sectors through events, chapters
and the alumni network.
Stay inspired
Share your experience, mentor others, and
contribute to the future of public sector
leadership through speaking, and mentoring.
Stay informed
Access curated research, insights and updates to
stay current on the issues shaping public sector
leadership and governance.
What Drives Chevening
Excellence
We are committed to achieving excellence in whatever we do.
Integrity
We do what is right no matter what we are doing, even when that’s the harder option.
Inclusion
We value diversity and understand each of us has something beautiful to contribute.
Chevening Alumni UG in the news:
Chevening Alumni Asked to Lead
By Example, Transform Uganda
– Daily Monitor
Uganda alumni of the British Government’s prestigious Chevening scholarship have been asked to use their higher education knowledge, skills and values to re-engineer leadership in the country.
Delivering a keynote address, Court of Appeal judge, Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire said “we need to localise what we have learnt there [in the United Kingdom]. This was at the Chevening Scholarship 40th anniversary celebrations in Kampala on Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Chevening Leadership
Chevening Head Team
British High Commissioner
Nicholas Okot
Silvester Bwetabure
Read Our Latest
Stories & Insights
Welcome to the Chevening Uganda story hub. Here, we share firsthand experiences from scholars studying in the UK, showcase the ground-breaking work of our alumni network across Uganda, and provide practical advice for future applicants.
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Ready to Shape
Your Future?
If you’re excited to contribute to the vibrant innovation landscape of Chevening Association Alumni Uganda, we’d love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us
info@cheveningugnada.com
What is the Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda?
The Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda is a network that brings together all Ugandan recipients of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from its inception in 1983 to date. Established in 2019, the association provides a platform for alumni to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to leadership and community transformation in Uganda.
Who can become a member of the Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda?
Membership is open to all Ugandan Chevening Scholarship recipients who have completed their studies through the Chevening programme. The association welcomes alumni from different professional backgrounds who share a commitment to leadership, collaboration, and creating positive impact.
What activities does the association organize?
The association organizes networking events, mentorship programmes, professional development activities, and social initiatives that bring alumni together while supporting leadership growth and community impact across Uganda.
How does the association work with the British High Commission in Kampala?
The Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda collaborates with the British High Commission in Kampala to support alumni engagement activities, strengthen connections within the Chevening community, and promote the values of leadership, partnership, and positive change.
How can I engage with the Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda?
You can engage with the association by participating in alumni events, joining networking and mentorship opportunities, collaborating on initiatives, or connecting with the association through its official communication channels. The network provides opportunities to build relationships and contribute to meaningful projects in Uganda.
The Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda is a network that brings together all Ugandan recipients of the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from its inception in 1983 to date. Established in 2019, the association provides a platform for alumni to connect, collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to leadership and community transformation in Uganda.
Membership is open to all Ugandan Chevening Scholarship recipients who have completed their studies through the Chevening programme. The association welcomes alumni from different professional backgrounds who share a commitment to leadership, collaboration, and creating positive impact.
The association organizes networking events, mentorship programmes, professional development activities, and social initiatives that bring alumni together while supporting leadership growth and community impact across Uganda.
The Chevening Alumni Association of Uganda collaborates with the British High Commission in Kampala to support alumni engagement activities, strengthen connections within the Chevening community, and promote the values of leadership, partnership, and positive change.
You can engage with the association by participating in alumni events, joining networking and mentorship opportunities, collaborating on initiatives, or connecting with the association through its official communication channels. The network provides opportunities to build relationships and contribute to meaningful projects in Uganda.