Information on Chevening Scholarship

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at future leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers a unique opportunity for outstanding future leaders from over 160 countries and territories to pursue one-year master’s degrees in any subject at any UK University.

There are wealth of benefits to being awarded a Chevening Scholarship, including:

–          Fully-funded* tuition fees

–          Set living expenses

–          Return flights to the UK

–          A vast engagement programme, including exclusive networking events, volunteering opportunities, talks and trips across the UK

–          Joining an influential global network of 46,000 Chevening Alumni

*Some exceptions apply. Visit www.chevening.org for more information

Eligibility

–          Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country and return there for a minimum of two years after completing your scholarship

–          Have completed an undergraduate degree

–          Have at least two years’s work experience

–          Not have previously received funding from the UK government to study in the UK

There is no upper age limit

See out full list of criteria at www.chevening.org/eligibility

Applications for Chevening Scholarships and some Chevening Fellowship awards are open between 8 August and 8 November 2016. Applications for various Chevening Fellowships programmes open at different points during the year.

Before you apply, please do read the application guidance (http://www.chevening.org/apply/guidance) and should you have any questions, please visit FAQs page (http://www.chevening.org/apply/faqs).