Chevening scholarship program is run by the UK government for the potential students and professionals. It gives you a chance to study in the UK’s best universities without having the worry of money. Chevening scholarships are full-funded scholarships and you pay nothing even for your travel. Applying for the Chevening scholarships is made simple and online.
“the application portal has opened to apply and you have now time to apply before 5 November 2019”. Chevening scholarship program only supports Master’s degree programs of one year.
As an international student, you get the following benefits from Chevening scholarship program:
- monthly living expenses (for accommodation and food)
- tuition fees of the university
- the cost of the visa application fee
- return air ticket to and from the UK
- on arrival allowance
- homeward departure allowance
- support for attending Chevening events in the UK
How does the application timeline work?
| Date | application timeline |
| 5 August 2019 | application opening date |
| 5 November 2019 (12:00 GMT) | application closing date |
| 6 November | eligibility criteria checks |
| Mid-November to December 2019 | reading committee assessment (the assessment committee ranks and scores the applications and then sends the data to UK consulates and embassies) |
| Early to mid-February | shortlisting for interviews |
| 25 February 2020 | references and work experience documents deadlines |
| 2 March to 1 May 2020 | shortlisted candidate interviews |
| Early June 2019 | results are announced |
| 16 July 2020 (17:00 BST) | English language proof deadline + deadline of one unconditional offer letter from the chosen university |
| September/October 2020 | you start studies at your UK university |
Eligibility Requirements
In general, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- be a citizen of Chevening eligible country (see here the complete list)
- hold an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) that allows you to study a postgraduate degree (master’s degree) in the UK. This should be equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK
- the chosen course must start in the autumn term (usually September/October) at a level of taught master’s degree and surely it must be based in the UK
- have worked professionally for 2 years
- will return to the country of citizenship after the completion of your studies for at least two years
- must apply in three different UK universities and must have received the unconditional offer letter till 16 July 2019
- must have had a sufficient level of English language to follow the course. Typically 5.5 band score of each in Academic IELTS.
Accepted English Tests for Chevening Scholarships
You may choose any of the following tests to show your English language proficiency:
-IELTS
The overall score required is 5.5 band score with a minimum in:
| Skill | Score |
| Listening | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.5 |
| Speaking | 5.5 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
-Trinity ISE II (B2)
Overall pass and minimum pass in each module as follows:
| Skill | Score |
| Listening | 2 |
| Reading | 15 |
| Speaking | 8 |
| Writing | 14 |
-C1 Advanced
Overall score of 176 with following in each component:
| Skill | Score |
| Listening | 162 |
| Reading | 162 |
| Speaking | 162 |
| Writing | 162 |
-TOEFL iBT
Overall 79 score with each component as follows:
| Skill | Score |
| Listening | 17 |
| Reading | 18 |
| Speaking | 20 |
| Writing | 17 |
-Pearson PTE Academic
Overall 58 score with each component as follows:
| Skill | Score |
| Listening | 42 |
| Reading | 42 |
| Speaking | 42 |
| Writing | 42 |
“do you know that you can work even during your scholarship period in the UK. An earning of £3,000 over a 12 month period, will not be subject to a deduction”.
Eligible Partner Universities for Chevening Scholarships
| Birkbeck, University of London |
| Bournemouth University |
| Brunel University London |
| Cardiff University |
| Durham University |
| Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies |
| Queen Mary University of London |
| Robert Gordon University |
| Schumacher College |
| Swansea University |
| University of Bath |
| University of Birmingham |
| University of Bristol |
| University of Cambridge |
| University of Central Lancashire |
| University of East Anglia |
| University of Exeter |
| University of Glasgow |
| University of Leeds |
| University of Nottingham |
| University of Reading |
| University of Salford |
| University of South Wales |
| University of Southampton |
| University of Stirling |
| University of Surrey |
| University of Warwick |
How to find the desired course?
Among all above-mentioned countries, you can for a master’s degree program of your choice. Chevening’s immense database can help you here to find it right now.
How to apply for Cheveing Scholarships?
-Apply online
It all goes online and simple. You have to apply online for the program. You can create an account online here to set up the journey.
Provide English Language Proficiency
You must prepare for the English proficiency program if do not have one already. You can still submit it till 16 July 2020 even after applying online.
-Work Experience
You must show that you hold a valid work experience as a full or part-time employee, volunteer, or paid or unpaid intern. A full-time work comprises of 35 to 60 hours per week and a working year comprises of 40 to 50 weeks. In hours, the work experience must of at least 2800 hours in any case. Surely part-time work will be longer than 2 years if it is in your case. Work experience mandatory for the studies part would not be counted. Furthermore, the work experience could also be before, during or after undergraduate. You can submit it for the maximum of ten different positions you have worked for.
-References
At the time of applying online, you will be asked to give the names of two referees for a professional and academic reference. Upon application acceptance, you will then be asked to upload two reference letters from the referees till 25 February 2020. The referees should not be your relatives or family members. Only sincere and true reference is accepted. The referee that gives you the reference letter must tell:
- how long he know you?
- in what capacity does he know you, such as academic, professional, or volunteer
- when did he last have contact with you
- a brief overview about your skills in leadership and networking, personal intellectual and interpersonal qualities, and ability to complete the chosen study program in the UK
When done with all this, simply apply here for the Cheveing Scholarships online and free!