Overview

Chevening Scholarships are designed for individuals who have shown success in achieving prominent roles in various professions within their home countries, and who demonstrate ambition, drive, and leadership potential. These scholarships provide full financial support for any eligible master's degree at a UK university and offer access to unique academic, professional, and cultural opportunities.

Since its inception in 1983, Chevening has enabled over 50,000 outstanding professionals to further their careers in the UK. For the 2023–2024 academic year, more than 1,500 scholarships are available globally, showcasing the UK's ongoing commitment to developing future leaders. Key features of the British Chevening Scholarships include:

In addition to this scholarship, various other fellowships for study in the UK are offered, mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the UK government.

Countries Intakes Details

The Chevening UK Scholarship is one of the largest scholarship programs, aimed at students from Chevening-eligible countries who wish to study in the UK. Eligible countries include:

• Canada
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Mexico
• Nepal
• Egypt
• Thailand
• India
• Brazil
• Pakistan
• Australia

Who Can Apply?

The Chevening UK Government Scholarship is specifically designed for applicants with strong academic achievements. This scholarship provides financial support and the opportunity to join the esteemed Chevening Global Network. The eligibility criteria for the Chevening Scholarship include:

• A strong recommendation
• Success in the personal interview stage
• High scores on an English language proficiency test
• Relevant work experience

Applicants must meet the English language requirements to be eligible for the scholarship, and candidates are allowed to retake the English Language Requirement exams if necessary.

Application Procedure

The Chevening online application process involves several steps:

1. Register with your email and mobile number.
2. Pass an eligibility checker.
3. Complete sections such as personal details, education history, work experience, and UK course choices.
4. Answer four essay questions about leadership, career goals, etc.
5. Provide referee details and later submit reference letters if invited to interview.

What Financial Support is Available?

The British Chevening Scholarships cover:

• University tuition fees
• A monthly stipend
• Travel expenses to and from the UK
• An arrival allowance
• A return-home allowance
• Visa application fee coverage
• Travel allowance for participation in Chevening events in the UK

Hear from Alumni

Chevening has a strong and active alumni community of leaders and innovators across various fields like politics, business, media, civil society, science, and education. The alumni network offers opportunities for professional networking, socializing, and collaboration through local, regional, and global groups.

Alumni also have access to funding through the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF), which supports projects that aim to increase the network's global impact. These projects range across areas like conflict resolution, climate change, gender equality, and governance.

Additionally, the Chevening website features success stories of alumni making significant impacts worldwide, particularly in fields like education, climate change, and innovation.

For more details, you can explore Chevening Alumni Programme and their alumni profiles.

Other Details

Candidates should be aware that each country has its own application form for the Chevening Scholarship. For example, the application process for Chevening Scholarship Australia differs from that for Chevening Scholarship India. The general steps for applying to the Chevening Scholarship are as follows:

• Apply for your chosen master’s program at a UK university.
• Submit applications to any three UK universities that are part of the Chevening Program.
• Apply for a Chevening UK Scholarship in August via the Online Application System (OAS).
• Answer all application questions (100-500 words).
• Upload required supporting documents in JPG, PNG, or PDF format.
• Ensure that no document exceeds 5MB in size.

For More Information

For further details, visit Chevening's official guide.