Good news! Applications for the 2025 Chevening Scholarship are now open. This scholarship is one of the UK’s premier fully funded scholarships. Chevening offers a fully funded one-year master’s degree scholarship that can be undertaken at any UK university.
The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, reflecting the UK’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and academic excellence.
The UK is renowned for its top-tier universities, friendly environment, rich cultural diversity, sports activities, and exquisite cuisine. In the academic year 2023, Chevening awarded over 1,500 scholarships to outstanding emerging leaders from over 160 countries.
The selection process for Chevening Scholars spans at least eight months from the application deadline.
Benefits of the Chevening Scholarship
As a fully funded scholarship, Chevening covers all expenses, including:
- Payment of tuition fees
- Cost coverage for economy class airfare from recipient’s home country
- Arrival allowance
- Visa application fee
- Departure allowance
- Contribution of up to £75 for TB testing (if required)
- Travel top-up allowance
- Living allowance
Who Can Apply for the Chevening Scholarship?
This section is divided into work experience and eligibility criteria.
Required Work Experience
- Up to Two (2) years of work experience
- Work experience can include professional jobs, volunteer work, unpaid internships, and paid internships
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen of one of 160+ Chevening-eligible countries or territories
- Hold an undergraduate degree
- Two years minimum of work experience
- Candidates must have not have studied in the UK on a UK Government-funded scholarship
- Demonstrate ambition, leadership qualities, and passion
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required by the chosen university)
- English Language Requirements: While Chevening does not require an English test score from applicants, many UK universities do. You can upload your English test scores later.
How to Apply for the Chevening Scholarship?
Start by selecting your country on the official Chevening website, which will provide detailed information on the application process.
Click the link below to apply for the Chevening Scholarship: https://www.chevening.org/apply/
Application Deadline:
The last day to apply for the 2025 Chevening Scholarship is 5th November 2024
FAQs
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What expenses does the Chevening Scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, economy class airfare, arrival allowance, visa application fee, departure allowance, a contribution towards TB testing (if required), a travel top-up allowance, and a living allowance for accommodation and living expenses.
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How many years of work experience are required?
Applicants for the Chevening Scholarship ward must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience. This experience can include professional jobs, volunteer work, and internships (both paid and unpaid).
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Do I need to take an English language test to apply for Chevening?
Chevening itself does not require an English test score, but many UK universities do. You can submit your English test scores after the application if needed.
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Can I change my course selections after submitting my application?
No, you cannot change your course selections after submission. Ensure you choose your three courses carefully.
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