Ugandan Wins Chevening Scholarship for UK Master's Degree

Martha Roza Anyayo, a Ugandan professional, made headlines in August 2026 after securing the prestigious Chevening Scholarship on her first attempt. This scholarship provides her with a fully funded postgraduate opportunity at the University of Bradford, where she will pursue an MSc in Economics and Finance for Development.

Martha expressed her excitement on LinkedIn, stating she was still "pinching" herself at being selected. Her goal is to return to Uganda equipped to advance financial inclusion.

She described her commitment to learning during her studies and acknowledged the support from her network, specifically mentioning Faith Edigold Musimenta, Rawlance Ndejjo, and Japhet Aritho, who helped her through the application process. The Chevening Scholarship, awarded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is known for being highly competitive and targets future leaders capable of driving change in their home countries.

Martha received warm congratulations from her connections, reflecting the significance of her achievement.