If you have previously received UK Government funding through a Chevening Fellowship, you will only be eligible to apply for a Chevening Scholarship award after a period of five years following the completion of your Chevening Fellowship.
Chevening cannot provide universities with contact details or a confirmation of funding until an applicant has been awarded a Scholarship. There is a timeline of process for the Chevening Award. Should the universities request fees or contact details, it is recommended that applicants negotiate with them, explaining that they are applying for a Chevening Award […]
Yes, you can apply to Chevening using a deferred university offer, as long as the university offer is for a Chevening eligible course. You will still need to identify three university courses in your Chevening application, and you must receive an unconditional offer from one of these courses by the deadline.
The Chevening Programme includes a tailored engagement programme creating opportunities for scholars to network with each other as well as alumni, the FCDO, high profile speakers and partner organisations. Award recipients receive: Payment of tuition fees Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only An arrival allowance […]
In general, the Chevening Scholarship programme provides awards for one-year taught Master’s level degree courses. A very small number of short courses are offered, but on an exceptional basis only. Distance learning scholarships and PhDs are not eligible for funding under a Chevening Scholarship.
All Chevening Scholarships, including those co-funded with partners, are fully administered by the Chevening Secretariat. The Secretariat makes payments to scholars (e.g. monthly stipends, flight costs and arrival allowances) and invoices the partner for its contribution to the partnership. This ensures the partnership award scholars receive the same support as other Chevening Scholars so that they identify […]
If you are applying for an Chevening Award from an ODA-eligible country, you must be resident in an ODA-eligible country. This does not have to be the country of citizenship, but you must demonstrate a clear intention to support your country of award. For example, you could apply for a Chevening Scholarship as an Egyptian […]
You can only submit one Chevening Scholarship application during each application period. If both fellowships and scholarships are available in your country, you can apply for both in the same application cycle. However, you should refer to your country page for more information on the options and decide which one is more relevant to your […]
Congratulations on being selected as a reserve candidate for a Chevening Scholarship! This means that, should a place become available, you may be offered a Chevening Scholarship. While we cannot confirm your award at this stage, being placed on the reserve list speaks to the strength of your application and interview. Read further information about […]
Congratulations on your conditional selection for a Chevening Award! To confirm your scholarship, you must complete your task list by the deadline provided in the email informing you of the outcome of your application. If you fail to meet this deadline, you may be withdrawn from the process. If you meet the conditions for a […]