Chevening Alumni Botswana

03/09/2026

Well done to this year's Cheveners!

We wish Letang and Faith a thoroughly rewarding time in the UK!

01/09/2026

Join us celebrate our 2026/27 Chevening Scholar .Apply now at chevening.org/vision

🎉 Join us in celebrating our 2026/27 Chevening Scholar, Snicky Faith Paseko-Tsile, who has been and is heading to the 🇬🇧 University of Sussex to study an MSc in Climate Change, Development and Policy!

We're excited to see how this opportunity will help her contribute to tackling some of the world's biggest climate challenges.

🌟Think you could be next? Chevening applications are currently open! Apply today and take the first step towards your own UK study adventure: chevening.org/vision

01/09/2026

Let’s Celebrate our 2026/27 Chevening Scholars. Apply now at chevening.org/vision

Rolling out the carpet for our 2026/27 Chevening Scholar 🎺

🎉 Congratulations to Letang Gaofiwe, who has been and is heading to the 🇬🇧 London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine to study an MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing!

We are excited to see how this opportunity helps shape the future of health policy and leadership.

✨ Inspired by Letang's journey? Chevening applications are currently open! Apply now and join a global network of leaders: chevening.org/vision

05/08/2026

Chevening Applications are now open !

Applications for Scholarships are now open!

If you’re a future leader who’s ready to influence positive change in areas of shared priority for Botswana and the UK, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

With a Chevening Scholarship, you’ll gain:

🎓 A world-class education
🤝 A lifelong relationship with the UK
🌎 Access to a global network of influential leaders

Find out if you're ready to apply: chevening.org/vision

Applications close on Tuesday 6 October at 11:00 (UTC).

21/05/2026

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Laura Bafaletse 🌟

We are proud to spotlight Laura Bafaletse, founder and director of iHerd, an energetic farmer, entrepreneur, and visionary leader who continues to make a meaningful impact in Botswana’s agricultural and business sectors.

A Chevening Scholar with an MSc in Environmental and Business Management (UK), Laura brings over 10 years of leadership experience, having served in various managerial roles in Operations and currently as Managing Director. Passionate about empowering those around her, she is especially committed to supporting and developing local farmers.

Laura recently featured on PodiCast with Scar, where she shared valuable insights on balancing family life with multiple entrepreneurial ventures, navigating the challenges of government tendering, managing mental health as a business owner, and the importance of professionalising agricultural record-keeping for operational success.

Congratulations, Laura, on your continued achievements and inspiring leadership journey! 👏✨Laura Thato Bafaletse

19/05/2026

A warm welcome to our returning Cheveners 🤗

30/04/2026

Alumni Spotlight 🌟

We celebrate Eunice on her new role as a mentor in the MASA Innovation Mentorship Program.

Through MASA—a collaboration between the University of Botswana and the Botswana International University of Science and Technology with global linkages to the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program—Eunice is supporting young innovators to transform ideas into impactful ventures.

Her work continues to advance innovation, STEM education, and youth empowerment in Botswana, contributing to a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

University of Botswana
Botswana International University of Science and Technology

30/04/2026

Alumni Spotlight 🌟

We celebrate Eunice on her new role as a mentor in the MASA Innovation Mentorship Program.

Through MASA—a collaboration between the University of Botswana and the Botswana International University of Science and Technology with global linkages to the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program—Eunice is supporting young innovators to transform ideas into impactful ventures.

Her work continues to advance innovation, STEM education, and youth empowerment in Botswana, contributing to a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.