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Chevening Scholarship

UK Government (FCDO)

The UK government's international scholarship funding one-year master's study for future leaders, offering networking, professional development, and full financial support.

Fully FundedUKPostgraduateMerit
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Full Description

Chevening is the UK government's international awards scheme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and partner organizations. It supports outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master's degree at any UK university, while building a global network of Chevening alumni across business, government, and civil society.

Benefits

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Full tuition fees for a one-year master's program
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Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
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Return economy airfare to the UK
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Arrival and departure allowances
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Access to the global Chevening alumni network

Eligibility Criteria

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Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
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Minimum two years of work experience
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Bachelor's degree that meets the entry requirements for a UK master's program
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Return to home country for a minimum of two years after the scholarship
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Demonstrated leadership and networking potential

Required Documents

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Online application with essay responses
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Two references
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Proof of work experience
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Educational qualifications
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Valid passport

Application Process

  1. Complete the online Chevening application
  2. Submit references and required documents
  3. Shortlisted applicants attend an interview
  4. Receive conditional offer pending UK university admission
  5. Confirm university offer and finalize scholarship award

Important Information

•Applications generally open in August and close in early November
•You must apply to your UK university course separately
•Highly competitive with tens of thousands of applicants annually
FundingFull tuition + living costs
CountryUK
Study LevelPostgraduate
CategoryMerit
EligibilityApplicants with at least 2 years of work experience and leadership potential
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