Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Award
Not specified
Closing date
No closing date
Location
Global
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations. They are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential and strong academic backgrounds. The scholarships offer full financial support to study for any eligible master's degree at any UK university. Since the programme was created in 1983, nearly 60,000 outstanding professionals have had the opportunity to develop in the UK through Chevening. There are more than 1,000 scholarships on offer each year, demonstrating the UK's ongoing commitment towards developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Chevening is one of the most prestigious and competitive UK scholarships available to international students. It is designed to support Britain's public diplomacy overseas, providing scholars with the knowledge, confidence and connections they need to make a positive global impact. Additionally, Chevening scholars gain access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.
As a fully funded scholarship, tuition fees, living expenses, and return flights to the UK are all covered. Scholars also gain access to exclusive networking events, workshops, talks, internships, and volunteering opportunities, giving them a diverse introduction to life in a global role. The programme is designed for ambitious leaders in the making who are looking for a postgraduate experience that will give them the very best preparation for success.
12 - 25 mo
1000 awards
8-10 months
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Project Locations
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
Region
Global
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 1 multi_round
Required documents
cv ยท references
Review process
Applications assessed by independent reading committee to create longlist. Longlisted candidates submit references and attend face-to-face interviews in English with British embassy or high commission panel. Panel scores interviews against global Chevening criteria.
Additional benefits
- networking
- travel_support
- mentorship
- training
- career_services