Helping you live your academic dreams
Shahla Qayyum Education Consultant | Former Head – Chevening Scholarships, Pakistan
An international education specialist with a passion for mentoring and empowering students and professionals to pursue world-class academic and career opportunities. As the former Head of Chevening Scholarships in Pakistan, I’ve spent over 20 years reviewing thousands of scholarship and university applications, conducting Chevening interviews, and guiding high-potential individuals toward life-changing educational and leadership experiences.
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Why Choose US
✅ INSIDER KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE: With firsthand involvement in shortlisting candidates, reviewing hundreds of applications and interviews for one of the world’s most competitive scholarship programs, we bring deep insight into what selection committees truly look for, guaranteeing higher chances for a successful application.
✅ AUTHENTIC MENTORSHIP: We work closely with each student, we offer honest, empathetic, and constructive guidance throughout the entire application process, guidance and support tailored to everyone’s own circumstances and ambitions.
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Our Services
- UK Chevening Scholarship guidance and Interview training
- End-to-end support with international university admissions
- Bespoke training programs led by industry leaders and subject experts
Helping you live your academic dreams
At SQ Consultancy, we offer more than just guidance– we shape futures. We provide strategic, personalized support to help students navigate their academic journey with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Founded by Shahla Qayyum, former Head of UK Chevening Scholarships Program in Pakistan, SQ Consultancy is built on a legacy of Trust, Excellence, and deep sector Expertise.
With over 20 years of experience in the education sector, assessing applications,interviewing and recruiting students for International Universities, Shahla knows what universities and scholarship committees look for in an ideal application/candidate.
We are committed to empowering young and mid-career professionals to unlock global opportunities and excel in their careers.
My Story
I’m Shahla Qayyum, an international education specialist with a passion for mentoring and empowering students and professionals to pursue world-class academic and career opportunities. As the former Head of Chevening Scholarships in Pakistan, I’ve spent over 20 years reviewing thousands of scholarship and university applications, conducting Chevening interviews, and guiding high-potential individuals toward life-changing educational and leadership experiences.
I know what makes an application stand outand what holds it back. Now, I bring that insider knowledge to those who dream of studying abroad or advancing in their careers but need expert guidance to navigate the competitive landscape of global opportunities.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including:
- Critical evaluation of your drafts based on years of real-world selection experience
- Structural and content feedback to improve clarity, coherence, and impact
🎤 Mock Interviews & Coaching
- Practice sessions that mirror real scholarship and university admission interviews
- Constructive feedback to improve confidence, articulation, and delivery
- Insights on what selectors really look for—from my own experience conducting interviews
