Scholarship

Chevening Scholarship - Sierra Leone

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Award Not specified
Closing date No closing date
Location SL
For Individuals

About this opportunity

Chevening is the UK Government's prestigious international scholarships programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. The programme offers exceptional future leaders from Sierra Leone the opportunity to further their education in the UK through fully funded one-year taught master's degree programmes. Chevening Scholarships provide a comprehensive award package including full university tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel costs to and from the UK, arrival and departure allowances, visa application costs, and travel grants to attend Chevening events. The scholarship aims to develop global leaders and decision-makers who will make measurable impacts in areas like climate action, economic prosperity, and conflict recovery. Recipients join an extensive global network of Chevening alumni and benefit from exclusive networking opportunities while experiencing UK's diverse culture and world-class education system.
12 - 13 mo

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± SL

Residency

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± SL

Project Locations

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom

Region

Sierra Leone

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 multi_round

Review process

Multi-stage application process through online application system with unique access code required at each stage

Additional benefits

  • networking
  • travel_support
  • housing

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions