Chevening Scholarships application process starts on 12th September 2023. Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government’s global scholarship program for international students to study Masters-level courses at prestigious UK Universities. Chevening scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from all over the world to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.
Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships(flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included), leaving you free to focus on achieving your academic goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. The last date to apply for British Chevening Scholarships is November 07, 2023.
Levels: Masters
Fields: All Fields
Offered By: International Bodies : (Click here to view all scholarships by this authority)
International
Merit Based
All Pakistan
07-11-2023
Chevening Scholarship Covers
The British Chevening Scholarship is a Fully Funded Scholarship for study in UK Universities. The scholarship covers:
- Full Tuition Fees
- Monthly Stipend
- Travel Costs to and from the UK
- Arrival Allowance
- A Homeward Departure Allowance
- The cost of One Visa Application
- A travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK
Chevening Scholarship Requirements & Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship 2023 you must:
- Citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory (Pakistan included)
- Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended.
- Completed Undergraduate degree
- Have at least two years of work experience = 2,800 hours.
- Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices
In the selection of courses you must ensure the following
- the courses you select must be full-time
- begin in the autumn semester (often in September or October)
- it’s a master’s program(i.e. not research-focused MResprogrammes)
- course should be offered in the UK
How to Apply for the Chevening UK Scholarship?
- Check Eligibility: Make sure to fulfil the basic requirements for qualifying, which often include having at least two years of work experience, an undergraduate degree, and proficiency in English.
- Research Courses: Pick up to three academic programmes offered at UK universities in which you are interested. Make sure these courses match your career goals and desires by doing extensive research on them and meeting with a career counsellor.
- Apply to Universities: Apply for admission to the universities of your choice, and at least one of them must extend an unconditional offer. The submission of your university offers is a requirement for Chevening applications, thus this stage is very important.
- Create a Chevening Account: Create an account by going to the official Chevening website (www.chevening.org). You can submit your scholarship application through this account.
- Complete the Online Application: Enter your Chevening account information to complete the online application. This application includes sections on one's leadership attributes and goals, as well as one's personal, academic, and professional background.
- References: The names and phone numbers of two references who can attest to a person's academic and professional accomplishments must be provided. They will be contacted to submit references on their behalf.
- Upload Documents: Make the necessary supporting documents and upload them. These could consist of one's college transcripts, scholarship offers, a curriculum vitae (CV), and results of English language tests (such as the IELTS and TOEFL).
- Essays: Writing two essays as part of the application. The essay topics can change each year but their general focus is on one's leadership and networking skills, as well as how the Chevening scholarship would benefit him/her and his/her country.
- Interview: If shortlisted, the person is invited to attend an interview at the British embassy or high commission in his/her country. The interview assesses one’s fitness for the scholarship and his/her potential as a future leader.
- Notification: Successful applicants will get an email with a Chevening Scholarship offer. The offer must be accepted, and any extra conditions must be met.
- Visa and Pre-departure: Once a person accepts the scholarship, he will need to finish his/her visa application and make the required moving arrangements to the UK.
- Study in the UK
Make sure to submit a well-prepared and thoughtful scholarship application by keeping track of all deadlines and gathering all the required documents.
Required documents:
While the specific requirements for Chevening scholarships may vary with years, the following are generally always required for the Chevening Scholarship application:
- Online Application Form: Start by filling out the online application form on the official Chevening website.
- Valid Passport: In order to apply for the scholarship, you must have a valid passport, as you will be asked for your passport information during the application process.
- University Offer Letter: For a full-time master's degree programme, you must have received at least one unconditional offer from a UK university. The offer must be for the academic year for which you are submitting a Chevening Scholarship application.
- Transcripts and Certificates: You should include transcripts and degree certificates for all of your post-secondary accomplishments.
- References: You must include the names and contact information of two people who can attest to your academic and professional qualifications. They have to be individuals who are knowledgeable about your work and are able to offer thorough references.
- Statement of Purpose: The application's Statement of Purpose is a crucial section. Write a convincing essay (often between 500 and 800 words) outlining your career objectives, the reasons you are interested in the topic of study you have selected, and how the Chevening Scholarship will help you get there.
- Work Experience: Describe your previous employment in detail, stressing your accomplishments and duties. A particular number of years of professional experience may be necessary for some programmes.
- Language proficiency in English: If English isn't your first language, you'll probably need to demonstrate your English competence through examinations like the IELTS or TOEFL or with some other recognised credential.
- Chevening Eligible Country: You must be a citizen of a nation that qualifies for the Chevening Scholarship.
- References: You'll need to submit two references - one academic and one professional. These references should be able to speak to your qualifications, character, and potential as a Chevening Scholar.
- GMAT or GRE Scores: Scores from standardised tests such as the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) may be required, depending on the criteria of the programme.
- English Language Proficiency Test Scores: It is also optional when English is not your first language, you could be required to submit your TOEFL or IELTS results.
Chevening Scholarship 2024/2025 Timeline & Important Dates
Chevening Scholarship application start date→September 12,2023
Last date to apply for CheveningScholarship→November 7, 2023
Applications evaluated against eligibility criteria→From November 08, 2023
Reading Committee Assessments Mid→November to December 2023
Applications shortlisted for interviews→Early to mid-February, 2024
Dates to submit references and educational documents→February to late April 2024
Interview for CheveningScholarship→February 26 to April 26, 2024
Chevening Scholarship 2024 result announcement →June 2024
Last date to accept Chevening Scholarship 2024 offer→July 13, 2024
Course in UK begins →September and October 2024
