Applications open for Chevening Scholarships 2017

Deadline:  8 November 2016

Chevening Scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year master’s at any UK university. The scholarship programme provides 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. A Chevening Scholarship offers financial support along with the opportunity to become part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network.

Eligibility:

• Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country;
• Return to their country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after their award has ended;
• Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to 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, 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 13 July 2017;
• Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 13 July 2017.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a postgraduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK. Besides, English Language test is also needed which include

• Pearson PTE Academic;
• Academic IELTS;
• TOEFL iBT;
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CEA);
• Trinity ISE II (B2).

Scholarship Benefits:

• Payment of tuition fees (see point 1.2. in relation to MBA fee caps);
• Economy travel to and from your country of residence by an approved route for you only;
• An arrival allowance;
• The cost of an entry clearance (visa) application for you only;
• A departure allowance;
• A contribution of up to £75 for TB testing, where this is required;
• A travel top up allowance;
• A monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses. The monthly stipend will depend on whether you are studying inside or outside London.

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