Guatemalans invited to apply to the 2025-2026 Chevening Programme
The UK Government鈥檚 international scholarships programme is open from 6 August to 5 November 2024.
Hector Gomez
Chevening is funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, and offers awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master鈥檚 degree course.
Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.
Guatemalan scholar Hector Francisco G贸mez Hern谩ndez is studying a MSc Systems Engineering Management, a programme of the Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management (DMEM) at the University of Strathclyde.
Hector explains about his experience of studying in the UK:
In this master鈥檚 degree I have been able to develop my skills in systemic thinking, system design and risk management in engineering. Among the projects I have worked on during the master鈥檚 degree, the following stand out: Design of the architecture of an autonomous and sustainable transport system, Analysis of social systems and conflicts.
Living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland has been one of the best decisions. Glasgow is a vibrant city, with lots of music and art, as well as being very well connected to other cities in Scotland, and historic places, such as Dunnottar Castle.
There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK鈥檚 diverse culture.
At the end of your scholarship, you鈥檒l join our diverse community of over 60,000 global alumni. You鈥檒l return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.聽 Apply now here