Chevening
What is Chevening?
Chevening is a scholarship offered by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. It enables young leaders in various fields to pursue a master's degree at a British university.
What does Chevening cover:
Chevening covers the following expenses for its scholars, allowing them to fully focus on their studies without worrying about costs:
· Tuition fees for the chosen academic program.
· Economy class flight to and from the UK on an approved route.
· Arrival and departure allowances to assist with settling in and leaving.
· Visa application fees.
· Contribution of up to $96 towards tuberculosis testing.
· Travel costs to attend Chevening events that are mandatory.
· Monthly stipend for living expenses and personal costs.
Requirements
To apply for the scholarship, you must meet several requirements. If you fail to meet any one criterion, your application will not be considered.
You are eligible to apply if you:
· Are a citizen of a country participating in the Chevening program.
· Have obtained a degree that allows you to enroll in a British university for a master's program.
· Have at least 2 years (2800 hours) of work experience.
· Have applied to three master's programs at British universities and received an offer from at least one of them by mid-July.
Additionally, there is another requirement: after completing the program, you must return to your home country for at least two years.
Application submission
The application includes a form, four essays, and two recommendations.
In the form, you need to fill in personal information and details about your work experience. You must describe your position, the number of hours worked per week, and the number of weeks worked. The system will automatically calculate the total number of hours.