How To Get a Chevening Scholarship

Chevening is a UK Government’s global scholarship programme that offers future leaders the unique opportunity to study in the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from your country and beyond to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving you free to focus on achieving your academic goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, grow your network, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

How To Apply For A Chevening Scholarship

Applications can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through this link.

Required documents

Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:

  • Valid passport/national ID card
  • University transcripts and degree certificates (undergraduate, postgraduate)
  • Three different UK master’s course choices
  • Names of two referees who know you in a professional or academic capacity

Please note that if you are shortlisted for an award, you will be required to log into the online application system and request a reference from your referees. The request will generate an email to the referees and they will need to submit the reference by Monday, 25 February 2019. If your referees do not submit by this deadline, you will be unable to proceed with an interview.

Chevening Scholarship Selection updates and timelines

Once you apply for a Chevening Scholarship you will receive email updates about your application status at each step of the selection process. You can also check your status on the online application system. Log in using the details you registered with.

Chevening Scholarship Comes with the following : 

  • 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

List Of Chevening Scholarship Universities

Chevening​​ Scholarship​​ Universities​​ 

1

Bangor​​ University

2

Birkbeck,​​ University​​ of​​ London

3

Bournemouth​​ University

4

Bournemouth​​ University

5

Brunel​​ University

6

Cardiff​​ University

7

Durham​​ University

8

Oxford​​ University​​ Diplomatic​​ Studies​​ Programme

9

Queen​​ Mary​​ University​​ of​​ London

10

Schumacher​​ College

11

St​​ Georges,​​ University​​ of​​ London

12

Swansea​​ University

13

The​​ Royal​​ Agricultural​​ University

14

University​​ of​​ Birmingham

15

University​​ of​​ Bath

16

University​​ of​​ Bristol

17

University​​ of​​ Cambridge

18

University​​ of​​ Central​​ Lancashire

19

University​​ of​​ Dundee

20

University​​ of​​ East​​ Anglia

21

University​​ of​​ Exeter

22

University​​ of​​ Glasgow

23

University​​ of​​ Leeds

24

University​​ of​​ Nottingham

25

University​​ of​​ Oxford

26

University​​ of​​ Reading

27

University​​ of​​ Salford

28

University​​ of​​ South​​ Wales

29

University​​ of​​ Southampton

30

University​​ of​​ Stirling

31

University​​ of​​ Surrey

32

University​​ of​​ Warwick


For those awarded the scholarship and seeking accommodation during their studies, serviced apartments in Cardiff can provide a convenient and comfortable living experience. Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, offers a vibrant and multicultural environment, with a variety of serviced apartments available to cater to the needs of Chevening Scholars.

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