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It doesn’t matter where you’re from, it’s where you’re going that counts.
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Applications for 2022/2023 Chevening Scholarships are now closed. If you’re considering applying when applications open later this year, read on for more information about the Chevening programme.
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
Successful Chevening candidates come from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds, but they all demonstrate the passion, vision and skills needed to shape a better world.
There are many benefits to being selected, including fully funded tuition fees, access to some of the best quality education in the world, exclusive networking opportunities, and the chance to explore the UK’s diverse culture.
At the end of your scholarship, you’ll join our diverse community of over 50,000 global alumni. You’ll return home equipped with the knowledge and networks to bring your ideas to life and thrive in your career.
It doesn’t matter where you come from. It’s where you’re going that counts.
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Required documents
All Chevening applicants must submit their education documents, references, and one unconditional UK university offer. The deadlines for these required documents are in the Chevening application timeline. Use the ‘update my application’ button above to upload them.
If you are conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you submit these documents in order to remain in the process.
Selection updates and timelines
You will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using your registration details. Take a look at the Chevening application timeline and our FAQs for a better understanding of the upcoming stages of the selection process.
Feedback
Due to the large number of applications received each year, we are unable to provide individual application status updates or feedback to unsuccessful applicants. Please do not contact your British embassy or high commission with application enquiries.
Application guidance
You may wish to review our guidance to help you with the next steps.
Applications are now closed
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What is included?
As Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded, your award includes the following:
- university tuition fees
- a monthly stipend
- travel costs to and from the UK
- an arrival allowance
- a homeward departure allowance
- the cost of one visa application
- a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
How to apply
We recommend that you review the following pages to help you prepare your application:
For information about the application and selection process, visit the application timeline and frequently asked questions.
| Notice: We have been made aware of agencies offering assistance on Chevening Scholarship applications for a fee. We can confirm that these agencies are not approved or endorsed by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or the Chevening Secretariat. We advise potential applicants against the use of these services in the strongest possible terms. Use of a paid for service for Chevening applications is not permitted. |
Additional information
UK visa: There are no UK visa processing centres available in this country. If your application is successful, you may be required to travel to an alternative country to apply for your UK visa or alternatively the British embassy will arrange a visit to Honduras from VFS Global’s On Demand Mobile Visa in order to process your application locally. Applicants will be expected to meet all costs associated with travelling to an alternative country; however scholars may be eligible for a discretionary reimbursement of some travel costs. You will receive further information on what reimbursements are available to you should you be selected for a Chevening Scholarship.
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Chevening is funded by the FCDO and partner organisations. Our partners contribute by co-sponsoring scholarships in your country/territory. Due to their generosity, there are more opportunities to study in the UK. Although you can still apply to any UK university, whether they are a partner or not, if your application is successful and you have applied to study a course supported by one of our partners, you will be automatically considered for a co-sponsored Chevening Scholarship. Find out more about our partner organisations, the areas of study they support, and why they have committed to supporting Chevening where you are.
Corporate Partners
International Students House
International Students House (ISH), established in 1965, is a charity dedicated to helping international students to achieve the academic, leadership, and personal aims that have brought them to the United Kingdom.
University Partners
Bangor University
Founded in 1884, Bangor has a long tradition of academic excellence and a strong focus on student experience. Bangor’s beautiful but inexpensive location has been described as “the best university setting in the UK” (The Independent). We are also highly ranked for our green credentials.
Birkbeck, University of London
Established in 1823, Birkbeck is part of the world famous University of London. It offers bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees across a wide range of subjects.
Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University (BU) is ranked among the top 200 most international universities in the world and in the top 500 universities overall by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2016.
Cardiff University
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group top-24 UK research-led universities, and is ranked in the world’s best 140 universities (QS World University Rankings 2018).
Cranfield University
Cranfield University is a world class postgraduate institution whose aim is to change the world for the better.
Dartington Trust
Dartington Trust is a leading, progressive centre for learning in arts, ecology and social justice offering transformative degrees and short courses at Schumacher College and Dartington Arts School.
Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University is consistently ranked among the top five universities in the UK and the top 100 institutions in the world.
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is recognised as one of the UK’s truly outstanding universities, with a commitment to student satisfaction, graduate employment, and teaching quality.
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London is a world-leading Russell Group University that's proud to be unique, a place where world-class research and innovation bring our postgraduate programmes to life.
Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University has a heritage going back 250 years, and it was granted university status in 1992.
Swansea University
Swansea University matches academic excellence with an enviable quality of life
The University of Hull
The University of Hull is one of the oldest universities in England. It is committed to social justice and sustainability, and serious about its role in the economic, social and cultural life of its city and the global reach of its work.
The University of York
A member of the elite Russell Group of universities, York is a dynamic, research-intensive university committed to the development of life-saving discoveries and new technologies to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges.
Trinity College, University of Oxford
Trinity College is part of the University of Oxford which is ranked 1st in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2021.
University of Bath
At Bath we’re known for excellence in teaching and research, our welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace.
University of Birmingham
The University has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century.
University of Bristol
Bristol is one of the most popular and successful universities in the UK and was ranked within the top 50 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2018
University of Cambridge
Founded in 1209, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.
University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in Preston was founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge
University of Dundee
The University of Dundee aims to transform lives, working locally and globally through the creation and application of knowledge and is one of the UK’s top 20 universities (Guardian University Guide 2021).
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned university situated within a distinctive and attractive campus in the historic city of Norwich.
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is in the world's top 100 universities and the UK's top 10
University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning University, winning the first Global Teaching Excellence Award* and rated QS 5 Stars.
University of Kent
The University of Kent is a global university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities, award-winning student support and welcoming study locations. Over 18,000 students from 152 countries study across its two spacious UK campuses and specialist postgraduate centres in Europe.
University of Leeds
Leeds is one of the largest research-based institutions in the UK and in 2012/2013 attracted £129m of research income
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham has a global reputation for academic excellence, pioneering research, and employability
University of Reading
The University of Reading is ranked 27th out of 90 UK universities featured in the QS World University Rankings, 2022.
University of Salford
The University of Salford’s roots trace back to the time of the great Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, with a strong history of advanced technology and innovation
University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is one of the largest universities in the UK, offering students excellent opportunities and prospects.
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities
University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students make a difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS World University Rankings 2020).
University of Surrey
Surrey Business School has a reputation for enterprise, cutting-edge thinking, and academically rigorous research, providing world-class business, economic, and management education to students from around the globe
University of Warwick
Located in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a leading UK university, quickly establishing an international reputation for excellence and is consistently listed in the UK’s Top 10 universities
University of Westminster
Looking for a place where you can thrive within a supportive community? The University of Westminster is the place for you.
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