British Scholarship

The British Chevening ScholarshipsFunded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the Brtish Council, these prestigious awards enable overseas students to undertake postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

If you want to apply for a scholarship, you will have to contact the British Embassy/High Commission or The British Council in the country of which you are a citizen. Please see the full country listing and select the country for which you are a citizen for the application procedure.

What are the selection criteria for application?

Candidates for these scholarships must normally meet the following criteria:

• A graduate with proven academic skills.
• Committed to return to their country and contribute to the socio-economic development of their country through *implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired in the UK.
• Established in a career, with a track record of excellence and achievement, and the prospect of becoming a leader in his/her chosen field. The vast majority of Chevening scholars are aged 25 - 35 years old.
• Be able to show at interview that they possess the personal qualities to benefit from their scholarship and use it to succeed in their chosen career.
• Have a clear idea how their scholarship will benefit their country on their return.
• Have good English Language skills, as most UK Higher Education Institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission onto Postgraduate courses.

What are the financial arrangements?

There are three types of scholarship:

• Type A scholarships – these cover tuition fees only.
• Type B scholarships – these are full scholarships that cover tuition fees, monthly stipend and various one-off allowances.
• Type C scholarships – these vary from award to award and cover part/full stipend and/or allowances.

For further information, please see the British Chevening Scholarship website.