British Chevening Scholarship

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarships programme. Established in 1983, these scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one-year Masters’ degrees – for students with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers.

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential future leaders across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.

Chevening Scholarships are currently offered in approximately 110 countries, in most regions of the world. In the current academic year, there are over 700 Chevening scholars at universities across the UK.

Chevening Scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), with some contributions from universities and other partners in the UK and overseas, including governmental and private sector bodies.

More information

Applications for 2013 Chevening Scholarships will open later this year. Full information about application deadlines and selection criteria will be made available then.

For further information about Chevening Scholarships, please visit the FCO Chevening Scholarships page or visit us on Facebook or Google+. For enquiries about applying for a Chevening Scholarship, please read the FAQs.