Countries and territories offered in

160+

Universities placed

100 different UK universities

Scholarships funded

Almost 2,000

Most popular degrees

MSc: 868

MA: 442

LLM: 237

Gender

51% male

49% female

Total number of Chevening Alumni

44,000+

ABOUTCHEVENING

CHEVENING IN NUMBERS

Data relates to Chevening Awards held between 2012-2015

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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, influencers, and decision-

makers from all over the world to develop

professionally and academically, network

extensively, experience UK culture, and build

lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are offered in

over 160 countries and territories and are

awarded to outstanding future leaders to

pursue a one-year Master’s degree in any

subject and at any UK university.

Chevening Fellowships

Chevening Fellowships are offered to

mid-career professionals who have

reached a position of influence, and

want to increase their knowledge,

networks, and potential through

tailored short courses at UK

universities.

Chevening Partnerships

Chevening Awards are funded

primarily by the Foreign and

Commonwealth Office, with support

from our partners. Partnerships are

strategic relationships with like-minded

organisations that enable Chevening to

increase the number of awards offered.

Chevening Alumni

Chevening has been running since

1983 and Chevening Alumni form

the backbone of the scheme, enabling

the Foreign and Commonwealth

Office to cultivate lasting positive

relationships with past recipients

of Chevening Awards.

Numbering 44,000 worldwide,

Chevening Alumni constitute an

influential and highly regarded

global network. They have an

excellent record of rising to

positions of leadership across

a wide range of fields including

politics, business, the media, civil

society, law, and academia.

WHAT IS CHEVENING?

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APPLY FOR A CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP

Applications open in August and

close in November each year, and

must be submitted online at

www.chevening.org

Before submitting your application

you should:

• Identify three different eligible

UK university courses and apply

to each of them

• Obtain two references that

you can submit in support

of your application. You will

need to provide contact

details for your referees as

we may wish to contact them.

Find out more about applying at

www.chevening.org/apply

HOW DO I APPLY?

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Chevening Scholarships are the

UK government’s global scholarship

programme, funded by the Foreign

and Commonwealth Office (FCO)

and partner organisations.

Available in over 160 countries and

territories, the scholarships are awarded

to outstanding emerging leaders to

pursue one-year Master’s degrees in

any subject and at any UK university.

Chevening Scholars have ambition

and leadership potential, a strong

academic background, and an excellent

record of rising to prominent positions

in their countries.

Chevening offers a unique opportunity

to achieve your professional goals and

gain the experience of a lifetime.

There are a wealth of benefits to being

awarded a Chevening Scholarship, including:

• Fully covered* tuition fees, set living

expenses, and return flights to the UK

• A vast engagement programme,

including networking events,

volunteering opportunities, talks,

and trips across the UK

• Joining over 44,000 other Chevening

Alumni who together form an influential

and highly regarded global network

In order to submit an eligible application

for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible

country, and intend to return there

for a minimum of two years after

completing your award

• Hold an undergraduate degree

• Have at least two years’ work

experience before applying

• Not have previously received

funding from the UK government

to study in the UK

Before being awarded a scholarship,

selected candidates must also:

• Meet the Chevening English

language requirement

• Hold an unconditional offer

from a UK university

See our full list of eligibility criteria at

www.chevening.org

WHAT IS CHEVENING?

WHY APPLY?

AM I ELIGIBLE?

*Some exceptions apply. Visit www.chevening.org for more information.

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