Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. Whilst there is no ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, we are looking for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.
Because these scholarships are fully-funded (flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included), you are free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.
Do your homework
Applying for a Chevening Scholarship is a competitive and challenging process. To give yourself the best chance of success, it is advisable that you do as much research as possible. We’ve collated the most important information for you here.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Are you eligible for a scholarship? Learn more about Chevening’s eligibility, English language, and work experience requirements.
GUIDANCE FOR YOUR APPLICATION
Before submitting your application, it is recommended that you read the guidance offered.
RESEARCH MASTER’S COURSES
Trying to find the right courses for your application? Our course finder is here to make your search easier.
Application timeline
The process of selecting Chevening Scholars takes a minimum of eight months from the application deadline to when applicants are conditionally selected for an award. Here is an overview of the application and selection process, so you always know what’s going on.
APPLICATIONS OPEN AT 12:00 BST
Read our application guidance, and then apply via your country/territory’s page at www.chevening.org/apply
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 12:00 GMT
The deadline will close at 12:00 GMT on 5 November. Please do not leave it to the last minute to submit your application, as late submissions can not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS ARE SIFTED AGAINST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
Read about Chevening’s eligibility criteria.
READING COMMITTEE ASSESSMENTS
Independent reading committees assess all eligible applications. Their scores and rankings are then passed back to the British embassy/high commission.
APPLICANTS SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEWS
Once the embassy/high commission has reviewed the applications that were passed on to them, they produce a shortlist of those who they will invite to interview. Congratulations if you make it this far. To prepare for your interview, please read our interview guidance.
REFERENCES AND EDUCATION DOCUMENTS DEADLINE
The deadline to submit two references and education documents is 12:00 GMT (noon). Read about what we require from your references.
INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE
Candidates from all over the world are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions.
RESULTS
After months of preparation and trepidation, the strongest candidates will experience jubilation when interview results are announced.
OFFER DEADLINE
The deadline to meet Chevening’s English language requirement and receive at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST. Read about Chevening’s English language requirement.
STUDIES BEGIN IN THE UK
2020/2021 Chevening Scholars commence their studies in the UK, and enter into an international network that they’ll be a part of for the rest of their lives!
WHY STUDY IN THE UK?
The UK is home to many of the world’s best universities, but why else might you want to study here?
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