British Chevening Scholarship

The Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. Established in 1983, the Chevening programme has developed into a prestigious international scheme.

Scholars come from 118 countries worldwide. There are over 42,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network. Scholars are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world, sometimes in partnership with sponsoring organisations.

Eligibility

Applicants for Chevening Scholarships must:

• be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory

• return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their award has ended

• have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time they submit their application (this is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK)

• have at least two years of work experience.