Master’s Cyber Security Student Shumaila Khan from Pakistan Shares Her Journey of Securing a Fully Funded Master’s at King’s College London, United Kingdom

I am Shumaila Khan from Lahore, Pakistan and I am a Chevening Scholar. I have completed my Masters in Cyber Security from King’s College London. Why Cyber Security ? Since compute is new oil so it needs to be secured efficiently and smartly. With an extensive academic and professional experience in Computer Sciences and Software Engineering, my top choice was always securing whatever has been developed so far. Digital Assets!

Chevening Scholarship Details

British Chevening is a prestigious Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK Government’s fully funded Master's program scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to mid-career professionals who demonstrate the capability of becoming future leaders in their profession.

British Chevening is a prestigious Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK Government’s fully funded Master's program scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to mid-career professionals who demonstrate the capability of becoming future leaders in their profession.

How Did You Prepare to Apply to King’s College London?

How Did You Find Information About the Chevening Scholarship and King’s College London?

I came to know about the British Chevening Scholarship from an alumna, Waqar Un Nisa, who is a close friend.

Did You Take Any Standardized Tests? If So, How Did You Prepare for Them?

Yes. IELTS is mandatory to apply for a scholarship.

How Did You Prepare to Apply for the Chevening Scholarship?

I started writing essays demonstrating my leadership, networking, academic, and professional skills. I kept on improving them every 2 – 3 days. Meanwhile, I shortlisted my desired course and universities in the UK and started applying for admission according to the eligibility criteria and IELTS requirements of each university. Consistency is key throughout the application process.

How is Your Experience at King’s College London?

My experience at King's College London as a Chevening scholar has been life-changing. It transformed my professional outlook and personal mindset to think out-of-box.

How Do You Rate King’s College London Academically?

Chevening sponsored my tuition fees for King’s College London, which is one of the best universities of UK. It is a top college in War Studies and instills world-class best practices in its graduates. Moreover, my living expenses in London, along with my special care needs, are financially met by the Chevening Welfare team.

How Does King’s College London Support International Students?

The Chevening team has always been there for me, as I was a scholar with special needs and required assistance in a few special ways, and Chevening made sure that I got access to every event and experience equally to any other scholar.

What Did You Pursue After the Chevening Scholarship?

Since I was in contract with the UK Government that I would serve my home country for 2 years post-studies, I came back to Pakistan and resumed my job.

What Do You Think Made Your Application Stand Out?

My extensive public-sector work experience of 15 years in area of my chosen course had played a vital role in making my application stand out.

What Would You Have Done Differently if You Were Going Through the Process Again?

Nothing actually.

What Advice Would You Give Those Looking to Apply for a Similar Scholarship?

Focus on what you are telling to UK Government about yourself, your work in your home country and how you will contribute to Chevening Alumni Community.