Chevening in South Korea

Chevening in South Korea

Applications for 2020/2021 Chevening Scholarships are open until 5 November 2019

Chevening is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving you free to focus on achieving your academic goals and enjoying 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, grow your network, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

If you have ambition, leadership potential, and a strong academic background, we encourage you to apply before 5 November 2019.

Apply for scholarship

If you have ambition, leadership potential, a strong academic background, and are looking to bring your ideas to life, we encourage you to apply for a Chevening Scholarship.

Apply

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 and Commonwealth 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.

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Our partners

Chevening is funded by the FCO 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.

Bank of Korea

BoK (Bank of Korea) is a central bank in Korea which covers monetary policy and a price stability, including issuing Korean currencies.

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.

Brunel University London

Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is the largest campus-based university in London. Home to 13,000 students from over 110 countries worldwide, Brunel offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

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).

Diageo

Diageo is a global beverage alcohol company whose products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. Its headquarters are located in London, with an office in Korea that opened in 1980. Diageo Korea is now one of the leading alcohol companies in Korea, with an outstanding collection of brands across the spirits, beer, and wine categories.

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.

Financial Supervisory Service

The Financial Supervisory Service covers examination and supervision of financial institutions in Korea, including other oversight and enforcement functions as charged by the Financial Services and the Securities and Futures Commission

Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University has a heritage going back 250 years, and it was granted university status in 1992.

Schumacher College

Schumacher College is a leading independent centre for ecological studies, social innovation, and transformative learning.

Swansea University

Swansea University matches academic excellence with an enviable quality of life

University of Bath

The University of Bath, School of Management is one of the UK's leading business schools.

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 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 Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583, making it one of Scotland's oldest universities

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 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 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 was formed in 2013 through a merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport to become one of the largest universities in the UK and the largest in Wales

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 top in Scotland and third in the UK for university graduate employability among institutions with more than 500 respondents, according to statistics released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

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

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Apply for scholarship

If you have ambition, leadership potential, a strong academic background, and are looking to bring your ideas to life, we encourage you to apply for a Chevening Scholarship.

Apply