Applications are Now Open for the Chevening Scholarship for International Students 2025 (Deadline Nov. 5). The Chevening Scholarship 2025 application window is now open, offering ambitious scholars and future leaders the chance to study in the UK’s top universities.
Key Details at a Glance:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | November 5, 2024 |
| Fields of Study | Various fields, including business, law, engineering, social sciences, the arts, and more. |
| Type | Fully-funded master’s degree |
| Eligibility Criteria | – Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory |
| – Commitment to return home for at least 2 years after scholarship ends | |
| – Minimum of 2 years work experience (2,800 hours) | |
| – Undergraduate degree for a UK master’s programme | |
| – Apply to 3 eligible UK university courses with at least 1 unconditional offer | |
| Ineligibility Criteria | – British or dual British citizenship (exceptions apply) |
| – Refugee status in non-eligible country | |
| – Current or past employees and relatives of UK government entities (with exceptions) | |
| – Previous UK government-funded scholarship recipients | |
| Selection Criteria | Leadership potential, academic background, commitment to home country development |
| Eligible Countries | Citizens of Chevening-eligible countries or territories |
| Award Location | UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and others |
| Number of Awards | Not specified |
| Benefits of the Award | – Full tuition fees |
| – Monthly stipend | |
| – Economy class return airfare | |
| – Arrival allowance | |
| – Visa application fee reimbursement | |
| – Study travel allowance | |
| – Thesis/Dissertation grant | |
| – Opportunity to work part-time during studies | |
| Duration of the Award | One year |
| Application Process | Online via the Chevening website (details below) |
| Application Window | August 6, 2024 to November 5, 2024 |
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), this prestigious scholarship aims to nurture future leaders from diverse backgrounds. The scholarship provides a fully-funded master’s degree, creating a transformative experience for its recipients.
Application Deadline:
- November 5, 2024
About the Chevening Scholarship:
The Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for a one-year master’s degree in the UK. It is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and aims to nurture future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from diverse backgrounds.
Eligible Fields:
- Various fields, including business, law, engineering, social sciences, the arts, and more.
Type:
- Fully-funded master’s degree
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses and receive an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
Ineligibility Criteria:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Note: Having a master’s degree does not prevent you from applying for a second master’s degree in the UK, provided you can articulate how it aligns with your career goals and will help you drive positive change in your home country.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants are selected based on their leadership potential, academic background, and commitment to returning to their home country to contribute to its development.
Eligible Countries:
Award Location:
- In the UK, at top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and others.
Number of Awards:
- Not specified
Benefits of the Award:
- Full payment of university tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Economy class return airfare from home country to the UK
- Arrival allowance
- Reimbursement of visa application fees
- Study travel allowance
- Thesis/Dissertation grant
- Opportunity to work part-time during studies
Duration of the Award:
- One year
How to Apply:
The Chevening application process is entirely online. You’ll need to create an account on the official Chevening website to find a desired course and then submit your application through the online portal.
Important Links:
Application Window:
The Chevening application window opens on August 6, 2024, and closes on November 5, 2024.
