Apply for Fully Funded UK Govt Chevening Scholarship, 2018

Admin October 4, 2018Last Updated: October 4, 2018

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Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders since 1983.

Number of Scholarship: Unknown

Eligibility:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, so please refer to your country page for further details)
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

Finance and benefits:

The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCO, high profile speakers and partner organisations. Award recipients receive:

Tuition fees
A monthly living allowance
An economy class return airfare to the UK
Additional grants and allowances to cover essential expenditure

Costs vary considerably depending on course and university choice. Typically most scholarships are approximately £26,000 for a full academic year.

Deadline of Application:

Applications for 2019/2020 Chevening Scholarships are open between 12:00 BST on 6 August 2018 and 12:00 GMT on 6 November 2018. Applications for some Chevening Fellowships are also now open.

Application procedure:

Applications for Chevening Awards can only be submitted using the Chevening online applications system, available through the ‘Apply’ button on your country/territory’s page.

Prior to starting your application, please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential: