Applications for 2019/2020 Chevening Awards open

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09.08.2018
Applications for 2019/2020 Chevening Awards open

Deadline: 6 November 2018

Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open between 6 August and 6 November 2018, with applications to be submitted via www.chevening.org/apply.

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support to study for any eligible master’s degree at any UK university whilst also giving access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and cultural experiences.

Explore your passions in a classroom like no other

‘Chevening allows you to explore whatever you’re passionate about,' Louise Thomson, Chevening's Head of Programme Management, said, whilst highlighting that applicants are free to choose from over 12,000 master’s coursesat over 150 different higher education institutions.

To be eligible for a Chevening Award you must:

  • 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 11 July 2019
  • Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 11 July 2019

 

To see more information and to apply please visit the official web-site http://www.chevening.org/