Chevening Scholarship Programme (Fully Funded)

Emerging global leaders across the world, the UK Government has provided an exceptional opportunity for you through the Chevening Scholarship. This scholarship is for you to pursue a one-year Master’s degree in the UK.

The Chevening Scholarship is specifically for individuals who have passion, innovative ideas, and the influence necessary to drive positive change and leadership for a better future.

More details about this scholarship below:

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
• Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.
• Have a minimum of two years (2,800 hours) of work experience.
• Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a master’s programme in the UK.
• Apply to three different and eligible  UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.

You are ineligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you:

• Hold British or dual British citizenship (except for citizens of a British Overseas Territory or those with BN(O) applying from Hong Kong).
• Hold refugee status in a non-eligible Chevening country. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you may apply.
• Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives* of Chevening Partner organisations can apply, but if employed within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from that organisation.
• Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.

Having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a second master’s in the UK, provided you can demonstrate its alignment with your career goals and its potential to drive positive change in your home country.

Benefits

The Chevening Scholarship Programme offers a comprehensive engagement programme, creating networking opportunities with fellow scholars, alumni, the FCDO, high-profile speakers and partner organisations. Award recipients receive:

• Payment of tuition fees
• Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route.
• An arrival allowance
• Coverage of the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application.
• A departure allowance.
• Up to £75 for TB testing, where required
• A travel top-up allowance
• A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses, varying based on whether you are studying inside or outside London. Rates are subject to annual review.

Application Timeline

• 6 August 2024: Applications open at 12:00 BST
• 5 November 2024: Applications close at 11:59 UTC/ GMT
• From 6 November 2024: Applications are sifted against eligibility criteria.
• Mid-November 2024 to January 2025: Independent reading committees assess eligible applications, and their scores and rankings are passed to local British embassies/high commissions.
• Mid-February 2025: Shortlisted candidates for interviews are notified. To prepare for the interview, please read the interview guidance.
• 19 February 2025: Deadline for shortlisted candidates to submit two references and their education documents.

• 26 February to 25 April 2025: Interviews are conducted at British embassies and high commissions worldwide.

• From June 2025: Interview results are announced.

• 11 July 2025: Deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer by 17:00 BST (UK time).

• September/October 2025: Studies commence for the 2025/2026 Chevening Scholars in the UK, joining an international network for life.

Application Deadline: 5 November, 2024

For More Information, visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening Scholarship Programme.