Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship that allows a student to study for his/her Master's degree in the UK. Through this scholarship, students can study at any university in the UK for one year. Chevening Scholarships is a great choice for students as it is a fully funded scholarship.
This scholarship covers all the costs, including flight expenses, accommodation expenses, and course expenses. This allows the student to completely focus on his/her studies. The student will stay and study in the UK for a year until he/she completes his/her education. Students will build connections and improve their network in the UK.
Chevening Scholarships Eligibility:
Let's discuss all the requirements for the Chevening Scholarship:
- Anyone can apply regardless of age or any other factors
- Submitting an application that demonstrates your capability to study for a one-year Master's degree in the UK.
- Be a citizen of Chevening eligible country or territory.
- After completing your scholarship, return to your home country for at least two years.
- To years of work experience is needed ( 4,800 hours )
- Complete an Undergraduate degree to become eligible for a Master's degree in UK.
- Should have applied to three different universities.
- Receive an offer from at least one university.
Not Eligible for Chevening Scholarship :
- If you fall under dual British citizenship or hold British citizenship, then you are not eligible for the Chevening Scholarship.
- ( except if you hold a British Overseas citizenship or BN(O) and apply from Hong Kong.)
- Holding a refugee status in the country.
- (exception, if you have citizenship in an eligible country and hold refugee status in another country.)
- Completed their study through UK government funded scholarship.
- If you work as an employee / relative of any employee working for:
- UK government
- British Embassy High Commissions
- British Council Commonwealth
- Universities Association
- UK universities that are sponsoring Chevening Partner Organization
Note :
- He/She cannot receive Chevening Partner Award if the employment took place in the last two years. Regardless of their relationship with the employee.
- if you already hold a master's degree,then you can also apply for second master's degree. There are no restrictions.
Work experience requirement :
The candidate must have approximately ( 2,800 hours ) which stands for 2-years of work experience before they can apply for scholarship. They can be from the following :
- Voluntary Work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Internships ( Paid or Unpaid )
Note :
- The experience gained by the candidate during their work for completion of degree is not counted.
- Candidate may combine up-to 15 different employment opportunities where he/she have worked before to complete the requirement.
What to do about your current employment :
It is advised not to resign immediately to apply for this scholarship. It is better to discuss all the details with your employer and for further details , please send them the below link.
- Copy : https://www.chevening.org/employers/ or Click here employer page.
How to calculate your work experience
The system will calculate all work hours. The calculation is done by multiplying number of weeksfor number of hours. The candidate can give up-to 15 entries to meet the work experience of 2,800 hours or approx 2-years.
What does a Chevening Scholarship cover?
The below benefits are received by the students who receive Chevening Scholarship cover :
- Complete Tuition Fee
- Economy class flight from your country through approved route specially for you.
- Allowance received on arrival.
- Visa application cost
- Allowance for Departure
- Allowance for Travel
- Allowance for personal living, as a stipend. This allowance is subject to change and annual check depending on the staying location of the candidate. Whether inside London or outside London.
Application timeline
Beginning Date : 6-August-2024
Deadline Date : 5-November-2024
Application Link :
Copy : https://www.chevening.org/apply/
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