Chevening Fully Funded Scholarships to study in the UK | 2018/2019

 
Chevening Fully Funded Scholarships to study in the UK | 2018/2019

About

Chevening is the UK Government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high

commissions throughout the world. Applications are now open for 2018/2019 Chevening Scholarships and some Chevening Fellowships. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders and influencers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK“.

Brief Description

Do you have the potential to be a future leader and a desire to study in the UK? A Chevening awardoffers financial support along with the opportunity of becoming part of the highly regarded and influential Chevening global network. If you would like to enhance your leadership skills and become part of the growing Chevening network, please see the information below to apply.

Applications for the 2018-2019 Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are now open and will close on the deadline stated below.

Course(s) Offered: Several disciplines
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: British Government
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Benefits
A Chevening award includes:

• university tuition fees (Chevening applies a tuition fee cap of £18,000 to MBA programmes)
• a monthly stipend
• travel costs to and from the UK
• an arrival allowance
• homeward departure allowance
• the cost of one visa application
• a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Eligibility
There are no age restrictions for Chevening Scholarships. To qualify for a Chevening Scholarship, you must:

• demonstrate that you have achieved a minimum English language requirement at the time that you submit your application
• be a citizen of common-wealth nations (a Chevening-eligible country) at the time of applying for the award, and intend to return there at the end of the period of study
• hold a degree that is equivalent to at least a UK upper second-class honours degree. Further information on UK degree equivalency can be found from UK NARIC
• have completed at least two years’ work or equivalent experience

Selection criteria:

Chevening Scholarships are for high-calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership. You will need to demonstrate that you:

• have the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership in your home country
• are motivated to develop your career in order to establish a position of leadership in your own country within ten years of your Scholarship
• have a clear post-Scholarship plan, outlining your career objectives and how you plan to achieve them
• are committed to networking to find global solutions
• are capable of successfully undertaking and completing your proposed course of study in the UK

Method of Application

Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using the Chevening online application system, available through the ‘apply for scholarship’ button on the official application page.

Applications is free and Online