Lukman Audu, a Nigerian lawyer, has won the prestigious Chevening Scholarship from over 11,000 applicants, enabling him to pursue a Master’s degree in International Human Rights Law at the University of Essex in England.
A talented Nigerian lawyer, Lukman Audu, has emerged as one of 32 scholars selected from over 11,000 applicants in Nigeria to receive the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, allowing him to pursue a Master’s degree at the University of Essex in England.
Lukman, who holds a Bachelor of Law degree in International Law and Legal Studies from the University of Maiduguri and is a qualified barrister and solicitor from the Nigerian Law School, shared his achievement on LinkedIn, expressing pride in being selected for the 2024-2025 Chevening Awards.
The Chevening Scholarship is a global scholarship program funded by the UK government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, covering the full cost of studying for a master’s degree in the UK, including accommodation, visa, and travel expenses.
Lukman will pursue an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law at the University of Essex, a journey he describes as challenging due to the rigorous selection process, which required dedication, resilience, and self-belief as he competed against over 70,000 highly qualified candidates from around the world in a program with less than a 2% acceptance rate.
With seven years of experience working with national and international organizations on the rights of Internally Displaced Persons, Refugees, Illegally Detained People, Prisoners, Women, and Children, Lukman is motivated to further his studies in Human Rights Law at a globally renowned university known for its excellence in the field.
He expressed gratitude to the Chevening Awards, the University of Essex, the UK in Nigeria Embassy, his mentors, friends, and family for supporting him in achieving his dream, and he looks forward to connecting with experts in the field, enhancing his skills, and tackling human rights violations in Nigeria and globally.
His celebratory post partly reads:
How could I keep calm when I have been #chosenforchevening?😂😅
Want to know what the CHEVENING is all about?
CHEVENING is the UK Government Int’l Scholarship Programme, funded by the FCDO and partner organizations. CHEVENING offer individuals who show potential to lead, inspire, and influence positive changes, the opportunity to study at the UK.
CHEVENING is more than just a Fully-funded Scholarship, it is an admission into the prestigious Global Chevening Community of more than 57,000 Leaders across the World.
The Journey to this point has been tough, for the rigorous selection process requires a great deal of dedication, resilience and belief in yourself, especially when competing against over 70,000 highly qualified candidates from all over the world in a Programme with less than 2% acceptance rate.
However, the process has shaped my drive and strengthened my determination.
Alhamdulillah, I’m one of the 32 Scholars who have won the 2024-2025 Chevening Awards, out of over 11,000 applicants from Nigeria. With this great opportunity, I will be heading to the UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, UK to study LL.M in INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, in sha Allah.
Over 7 years, I have been working with both National and International Organisations in the areas of protection and promotion of the rights of Internally Displaced Persons, Refugees, Illegally Detained People, Prisoners, Women and Children. I have been driven by those experiences to pursue LL.M in International Human Rights Law at one of the Globally Renowned University which has proven excellence in Human Rights Law.
This opportunity will not only enable me to connect and share ideas with experts in the field, but will also enrich my skills, broaden my knowledge, widen my perception and equip me to tackle the pressing problems of human rights violations in Nigeria and beyond.
READ ALSO: 82 Nigerians Awarded UK Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships
SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL , SCHOLARSHIP REGION
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