The British Embassy in Guatemala City announced on 3 September 2026 that four scholars from Guatemala and Honduras had been selected for Chevening Scholarships for 2026-27, following a competitive application process. The scholars were recognised at a farewell reception hosted by the embassy, attended by Chevening alumni, family members and special guests.

The named scholars were Leiry Seron of Honduras, for an MSc in Software Development; Pablo Ramirez Letona of Guatemala, for an MA in Landscape Architecture; Mayalitza Sosof Sisay of Guatemala, for an MSc in Environment, Culture and Society; and Dan Alvarez Ruano of Guatemala, for an MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. At the time of the report, they were expected to travel to the UK in the coming weeks to begin their studies.

British Ambassador to Guatemala and Honduras Juliana Correa said the embassy was proud of the scholars as they prepared to begin their studies, noting they would join a global community of Chevening scholars and alumni. The source also said Chevening alumni form a network of more than 60,000 professionals across government, business, academia and civil society, and that applications for 2027-28 scholarships were open until 6 October 2026.