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Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2025 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: 5 November 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme. Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. Whilst there is no ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, we are looking for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible 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 your scholarship ends. 
  • Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). 
  • Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. 
  • 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 not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you: 

  • Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
  • Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
  • 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 an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
  • Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.

Please note that having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a second master’s degree in the UK, providing you can articulate how it aligns with your career goals and will help you to drive positive change in your home country. 

Benefits

The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as 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 for you only
  • An arrival allowance
  • The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
  • A departure allowance
  • A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
  • A travel top up allowance
  • A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These 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
  • Reading committee assessments: Independent reading committees assess all eligible applications. Their scores and rankings are then passed back to local British embassies/high commissions.
  • Mid-February 2025″ Applicants shortlisted for interviews

Once the embassy/high commission has reviewed the applications that were passed on to them, they produce a shortlist of those who they will invite to interview. Notifications will then follow. Congratulations if you make it this far. To prepare for your interview, please read the interview guidance.

  • 19 February 2025: References and education documents deadline

Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit two references and their education documents prior to their interview date. 

  • 26 February to 25 April 2025: Interviews take place

Candidates from all over the world are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions.

  • From June 2025: Results

After months of preparation and trepidation, successful candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced from June onwards

  • 11 July 2025: Offer deadline

The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST (UK time) on 11 July 2025.

  • September/October 2025: Studies begin in the UK

2025/2026 Chevening Scholars commence their studies in the UK, and enter into an international network that they’ll be a part of for the rest of their lives!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme

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Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2017/2018 for Study in the UK (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 8th 2016

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for a Chevening Award you must:

  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
  • Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
  • Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
  • Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, please refer to your country page for further details)
  • Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 13 July 2017
  • Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017

Scholarship Worth:

a) A full Chevening Scholarship normally comprises:

  • Payment of tuition fees (see point 1.2.a in relation to MBA fee caps)
  • Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only
  • An arrival allowance
  • The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only
  • A departure allowance
  • A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required
  • A travel top up allowance
  • A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London. These rates are subject to annual review. Stipend payments will be made to you on or around the 21st of the month for the following full month. Where you arrive in the UK or leave the UK part way through the month, the stipend for that month will be adjusted as appropriate.

How to Apply:

Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential:

  • Three different UK master’s course choices

Optional:

  • English language test results(if already met the requirements)
  • UK master’s university offer (if already met the requirements)

You can submit your initial application without these optional documents and upload them to your application at any point up to 13 July 2017. Please note that only documents in PDF format can be uploaded and documents cannot be over 5MB in size.

Timeline:

8 August 2016 Applications open at 12:00 BST
8 November 2016 Applications close at 12:00 GMT
From 9 November 2016 Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria
Mid-November to December 2016 Independent reading committees assess eligible applications
January to early February 2017 Applicants are shortlisted for interviews by the British Embassies/High Commissions in-country
By mid-February 2017 Applicants are notified that they have been selected for interview
6 March to 5 May 2017 Global interview period
Early June 2017 Announcement of interview results
13 July 2017 Deadline for UK university unconditional offers
13 July 2017 Deadline for meeting English language requirement
September/October 2017 2017/2018 Chevening Scholars commence their studies in the UK

 

Apply Now for the Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2017/2018

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme 2017/2018

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2014/2015 Chevening UK Government Scholarships for PostGraduate Studies in the UK

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: November 2013

Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships are now open.

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme makes awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study postgraduate courses at universities in the UK.

The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and this year the Scholarships will support approximately 700 individuals. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.

The programme provides full or part funding for full-time courses at postgraduate level, normally a one-year Master’s degree, in any subject and at any UK university

Who can be awarded a Chevening Scholarship?
Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in 118 countries.Chevening is a merit-based, open,international competition. The Scholarships are awarded to
talented individuals who demonstrate the potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers.
Scholars come from a wide range of fields; including politics, government, business, the media, the environment, civil society, religion, and academia.
What does a Chevening Scholarship enable a candidate to study?
Generally,Chevening Scholarships enable candidates to study a one- year postgraduate Master’s course in any discipline at any UK university.
Applications from all fields are accepted; however, the country pages of the Chevening website contain details of priority subject areas which vary from country to country.
Eligibility
To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you MUST:
  • Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study.
  • Hold a degree that is equivalent to at least an upper second-class honours degree in the UK.
  • Demonstrate that you have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement.
  • Have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience before applying.
  • Be able to obtain the correct visa, and receive an unconditional offer from a UK university.

Selection criteria
Chevening Scholarships are for high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. You will need to demonstrate that you meet ALL of the selection criteria below:
  • Personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership in home country.
  • Motivation to develop career in order to establish a position of leadership within 10 years.
  • Able to successfully complete proposed course of study in the UK
  • A clear post-Scholarship plan,outlining career objectives and how to achieve them.
  • Commitment to networking to find global solutions.
  • Commitment to networking within Chevening community, and alumni network in home country.
  • Use studies and experience in UK to benefit themselves, their country and the UK

Apply for a Chevening Scholarship

Applications will open on 1 September 2013 and close in November 2013.
The opening and closing dates for each country will be available on the
country pages of the Chevening website. Applications received after the closing date for your country will not be considered

To apply for a Chevening Scholarship you should check your country page for details of priority areas and any specific information that applies to applicants from your country, including the closing date for applications.

Before applying, it is imperative that you thoroughly read the Guidance for Applicants and the Terms and Conditions for Chevening Scholarship Awards as these contain important information on what details you will need to include in your application.

All applications for a 2014/15 Chevening Scholarship must be submitted online by completing the Chevening Scholarships online application form. Instructions on submitting your application can be found in the Guidance for Applicants.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening UK Government Scholarships

 

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