British Chevening Scholarship 2018
Deadline: 6 Nov 2018
Course Starts: Sept/Oct 2019
Degree: Masters
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 and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.
Host Institution(s)
Any university in the UK
Level/Field(s) of study
Full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject
Number of Awards
Around 1,500 scholarships globally will be offered.
Scholarship value/inclusions
A Chevening Scholarship normally covers university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, an economy class return airfare to the UK, and additional grants and allowances to cover essential expenditure.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended.
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honors degree in the UK.
Have at least two years’ work experience.
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 11 July 2019.
Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 11 July 2019 either by taking an English language test or claiming an exemption based on the UKVI exempt categories
Application instructions
Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply’ button on your country’s page. Applications close on 12:00 GMT, 6 November 2018.
It is important to visit your individual country page at the official website for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
