[United Kingdom] British Chevening Scholarships
These scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries.
How to apply
If you want to apply for a scholarship, you will have to contact the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen.
Please visit their website to see the full country listing. and select the country for which you are a citizen for the application procedure.
Selection criteria
Competition for Chevening scholarships is intense, and only one in every 25 applicants is successful. A typical successful applicant would be:
1) A graduate with proven academic skills.
2) Committed to return to their country and contribute to the socio-economic development of their country through *implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK.
3) Established in a career, with a track record of excellence and achievement, and the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field. The vast majority of Chevening scholars are aged 25 - 35 years old.
4) Be able to show at interview that they possess the personal qualities to benefit from their scholarship and use it to succeed in their chosen career.
5) Have a clear idea how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return. 6) Have good English Language skills, as most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto Postgraduate courses.
Open for
International.
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