The Chevening Scholarships, supported by the UK government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, constitute a global scholarship initiative. This program provides grants to exceptional scholars displaying leadership potential worldwide, enabling them to pursue a master’s degree in any subject at a UK university.
This scholarship is open to any university in the UK for one year full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject. Use the course finder to find eligible master’s degrees at every university across the UK.
British Chevening Scholarships offers around 1,500 scholarships globally to qualified candidates in its target group. See the official website for a complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships below.
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Scholarship Coverage:
A typical Chevening Scholarship encompasses university tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, round-trip travel expenses to and from the UK, an arrival allowance, a homeward departure allowance, the cost of one visa application, and a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory Commit to returning to your country of citizenship for at least two years after the completion of your scholarship
- Have fulfilled all requirements for an undergraduate degree that will qualify you for entry into a postgraduate program at a UK university at the time of submitting your application.
- Typically, this is equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honors degree in the UK, but the standard may vary depending on your chosen course and university Possess a minimum of two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience
- Apply to three distinct eligible UK university courses and obtain an unconditional offer from one of these options by July 13, 2023
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Application Details:
Currently, applications are not being accepted. To apply for the Chevening Awards, you can only submit your application through the Chevening online application system, accessible via the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. The application deadline is November 1, 2024, at midnight GMT (midday).
For comprehensive information on applying for this scholarship, it is crucial to visit your country page on the official website.
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