British Chevening Scholarship for International Student , UK (Fully Funded)

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. Applications for Chevening Scholarships and some Chevening Fellowships open between 7 August and 7 November 2017.

Benefits

Chevening Scholarship generally covers

• 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

Eligibility

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country
• Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended
• Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK.
• Have at least two years’ work experience (this may be up to five years for fellowship programmes, so please refer to your country page for further details)
• Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 12 July 2018
• Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018

All applicants to ensure they have fulfilled the English language requirement as early as possible by either:

• Taking an English language test
• Claiming an exemption based on the UKVI exempt categories

Chevening accepts English language tests from five providers:

• Academic IELTS
• Pearson PTE Academic
• TOEFL iBT
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA)
• Trinity ISE II (B2)

Applicants must ensure they meet the minimum work experience requirement for the award that they are applying to before submitting their Chevening application:

• Chevening Scholarships – two years’ work experience
• Chevening Fellowships – either five or seven years’ work experience depending on the fellowship. Please check your country page for eligibility details relating to the specific fellowship you are applying to.
  If you do not already have the required level of work experience, you will be unable to submit your application (To get the more specific information please visit the official website)

Official Link

Deadline: 7th November 2017