Connecting MSA Students and Alumni with Global Postgraduate Opportunities With Chevening
The Faculty of Mass Communication at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) successfully concluded its highly anticipated seminar, “Postgraduate Scholarships: Strategic CV Building & Pathways to Global Opportunities”, The seminar was organised by Dr. Hassan Marrie and brought together a diverse audience of MSA alumni from a wide range of professional fields, alongside undergraduate students from different faculties across the University.
The seminar witnessed remarkable interest and attendance. Due to the overwhelming turnout, the event was seamlessly relocated to a larger hall within the Student Services Building (SSB), which also quickly reached full capacity, reflecting the strong interest among students and alumni in postgraduate scholarships and international academic opportunities.
The session featured Ms. Nevine Sharaf, Chevening Programme Manager at the British Embassy in Cairo, who provided valuable and practical guidance on pursuing postgraduate opportunities in the UK. Her session focused on key aspects of the scholarship application journey, including developing competitive scholarship essays, optimising CVs and resumes, and navigating postgraduate study opportunities in the UK.
The event also provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking, with attendees actively participating in discussions, sharing experiences, and engaging with the speaker throughout the session.
Impressed by the strong organisation of the event and the high level of audience engagement, Ms. Nevine Sharaf praised MSA’s ambitious young scholars and expressed her willingness to return for a follow-up session, continuing her engagement with the Faculty of Mass Communication and supporting its future events.
The successful seminar reflects the Faculty of Mass Communication’s commitment to creating opportunities that support students and alumni in pursuing academic advancement, international scholarships, and global career pathways.
