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Ammon News - The Jordan Chevening Alumni Association (JCAA) recognized the early pioneers who were awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarships in 1980s. The recognition ceremony took place on August 21, 2023, at the historic site of Amman - The Citadel. The event brought together Chevening alumni, distinguished guests, and key stakeholders for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration under the patronage of the British Ambassador HE Bridget Brind OBE.

JCAA aims to foster connections and celebrate the accomplishments of its members within the vibrant Chevening community and beyond especially its esteemed seniors who made a remarkable contribution to the public good.

The British Ambassador to Jordan in her address, commended the energy and enthusiasm exhibited by the new board and expressed her optimism for the future endeavors of the association. She emphasized the pivotal role of the Jordanian alumni within the global Chevening community, acknowledging their substantial contribution to Jordan's growth and prosperity.

HE Dr. Fares Braizat, Chairman of the JCAA Board, highlighted collaboration among the members to create meaningful change, underlining ongoing efforts to engage every alumnus and harness their skills, knowledge and resources to enhance the development of the country and foster the bilateral relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Kingdom. He emphasized the quality of the Chevening pool of talent and the competitive process through which awardees were selected on merit, motivation, and potential.

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of key association strategy highlights by Mr. Nart Dohjoka, a distinguished board member. His insights showcased the JCAA dedication to growth and impact-oriented future planning.

The Chevening Alumni Association is a non-profit Jordanian association that aims to work with Chevening scholarship graduates after their return to Jordan, through membership, networking, and engagement in policy-making sessions to leverage the diverse expertise of Chevening alumni, fostering a robust network of leaders committed to advancing Jordan's prosperity and welfare.
The association’s mission is to empower and nurture visionary leaders for a better Jordan.
It is worth mentioning that Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations. It aims to empower outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to study for a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Over 600 individuals from Jordan and more than 55,000 individuals globally have been awarded this prestigious scholarship.

This year the UK marked the 40th Anniversary of Chevening scholarships and fellowships programme.

It has been running in Jordan for 38 years, as the first Jordanian cohort departed in 1985 demonstrating our long term commitment towards developing future leaders.