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Meet Chinaza Arinzechukwu

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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29 Sep 2020

My name is Chinaza Arinzechukwu and this is my story. So, the story is how I started my scholarship journey in 2017, during my National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun state, Nigeria. As at then I had no laptop, thank God for Mazi Bright Chime a wonderful friend who was always willing to lend me his laptop, until God provided one for me in the process. My first mentor was Anizoba Ezinne Zine-Zi, she was good enough to give me unforgettable directives that I needed to succeed in the whole proc [...]

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Tips For Chevening Application

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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11 Jul 2018

Application for Chevening Awards will be opening next month. I will share a few things that you need to aware of. Two things that should be at the back of your mind: 1) You will do 99% of the work. 2) You are not entitled to anything. Before you make the application, make sure that you read the eligibility criteria. If you qualify, go ahead and start making the application. If you don’t, then use July 2018 to July 2019 to gain the needed skills, qualification and experience to qualify. The Cheve [...]

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The Evolution of Rights Based Education and its Challenges

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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07 May 2018

NGO approaches to education have evolved from a needs-based approach to the present day’s rights-based approach, what were the key steps? What is the most effective response to the continued underfunding of public education systems in many developing countries? How should NGOs respond to the increase of for-profit low-quality private schools? IDS and Chevening Alumni , Sarabe Chan and Chimwemwe Manyozo, reflect on the Sussex Development Lecture, ‘The Evolution of Rights Based Action on Education [...]

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5 Books That have Inspired Chimwemwe John Paul Manyozo

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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04 May 2018

I am Chimwemwe John Paul Manyozo from Malawi. In 2015, I received a Chevening Award to pursue a master's in Development Studies at the University of Sussex. I am a change-maker; international development, media and communication specialist; and a blogger. I recently co-founded Maphunziro265, an initiative that provides scholarships, mentorship, and training to empower the youth in Malawi. I would like to share five books that have shaped my thinking and actions. How to Win Friends and Influence [...]

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My Chevening Journey: Signing Out

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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03 May 2018

In September,2015, I arrived in the United Kingdom(UK). This was after sorting out the English requirement test complications that almost made me lose my scholarship. After interacting with other scholars, I got to learn many scholars had similar experiences. So my advice to the 2016/17 Cohort is, sort out your English test requirements as soon as possible. I began my journey in the UK, with getting lost due to the new environment. Good thing, I found a helpful school and faith community that ga [...]

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The Story of How I got the Chevening Scholarship

By Chimwemwe Manyozo
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03 May 2018

I worked hard. I approached a lot of people to make sure that I get this scholarship. I kept pushing all my referees to draft that reference letter. I did not want anything to stand in the way of my scholarship. I finally submitted the application. Then, I waited for feedback. Hours turned into days, and days into months. Lastly, I got the email.   It read as follows: An enormous number of qualified candidates applied for these awards. An independent shortlisting panel was formed to assess appli [...]

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