Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are prestigious awards that enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. They are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council.
The Chevening programme provides around 1,000 new scholarships each year for taught postgraduate studies at UK universities. Chevening Scholarships offer an ideal opportunity for young, high-flying graduates not only to study their chosen subject, but also to meet and network with their peers in the unique learning atmosphere that the UK provides. The ultimate objective is to build a network of friends of the UK, who will be future leaders in their countries.
Award details
The total value of a Chevening Scholarship varies a little according to the applicant's country of origin. The Scholarship comprises the cost of the Overseas tuition fees; a monthly maintenance stipend; one return air fare from the applicant's country of origin; and an allowance for necessary books and materials.
Awards are tenable for a maximum of one year.
Eligibility
Eligibility is determined the Chevening eligibility criteria as set out in their website. Applicants should review the Chevening guidance in the first instance.
The general eligibility requirements are:
- Academic requirements – applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK, in an appropriate area of study.
- Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on their first year of study with the University on a full-time programme of postgraduate study.
- Language skills – applicants must have good English Language skills and an IELTS score of 6.5 (or its equivalent) for admission to postgraduate courses.
- Personal criteria – applicants must have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership and be motivated to make a career that will take them to positions of leadership in their own country within 10 years of their scholarship.
- Residency restrictions – awards are open to international applicants only.
How to apply
In most countries, the local office of the British Council selects the appropriate candidates each year and manages the administration of the Scholarship. The number of available scholarships varies from country to country.
The University is not involved in the selection and award of these studentships. Applications should be made directly to Chevening. Full details of the application procedure are available on the Chevening website:
Further information
Further information about Chevening Scholarships is available on their website: