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Key Fact Sheet for Applicants

About the Chevening Programme
Established in 1983, the Chevening programme is the UK governments prestigious global Award
programme. In 2013-2014, over 700 Chevening Scholars studied at universities across the UK, and there
are over 43,000 Chevening Alumni. Chevening Awards are granted to talented individuals who
demonstrate the potential to become future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers.
Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a Chevening Award, our eligibility criteria include that you must:




Visit the Eligibility Criteria section of the Chevening website for more information

Be a citizen of a
Chevening-eligible
country
Hold a degree that is
equivalent to at least
an upper second-
class (2:1) honours
degree in the UK
Demonstrate that you
have achieved the
minimum Chevening
English language
requirement
Have completed at
least two years' work
or equivalent
experience before
applying
Be able to obtain the
correct visa, and
receive an
unconditional offer
from a UK university
Intend to return to
your home country
for a minimum of 2
years at the end of
your studies
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How to apply
To apply for a Chevening Award, you must complete and submit an online application form. Applications
open on 1 August 2014 and close on 15 November 2014 at midnight (UK time).
Before you apply, you should make sure you read the information on your country page of the Chevening
website and the Chevening Programme terms and conditions. You may also find it helpful to read some of
the answers to some of our Frequently Asked Questions.

Visit the Apply section of the Chevening website for more information

English Language Requirement
In order to receive a Chevening Scholarship, you must demonstrate that you have fulfilled the Chevening
English language requirement by 15 July 2015 at the very latest.
There may be limited test availability in your country, so you should ensure you have fulfilled the
requirement as early as possible.
You can fulfil the Chevening English language requirement by taking an English language test and
achieving the scores or by claiming an exemption. A full list of exempt categories can be found on the
Chevening website.
Chevening does not pay for costs associated with taking English tests.

Visit the English language section of the Chevening website for more information.

University Applications
For most Chevening Scholarship Awards, you will be asked to select 3 eligible UK university courses that
you wish to attend, in order of preference. You must select three different UK university courses, but they
may be at the same university. If you are awarded a Chevening Scholarship it is expected that you will
attend your first choice course.
We suggest that you include an ambitious choice (that you aspire to gain entry to) and an insurance choice
(that you are confident you will gain entry to).
Applications from all fields are accepted; however you should check your country page of the Chevening
website for details of priority subject areas.
You must submit applications to UK universities before, or at the same time as, applying for a Chevening
Scholarship.

Visit the Study in the UK section of the Chevening website for more information. You may
also find it helpful to read the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions about university
applications.


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Chevening selection criteria

Eligible applications are assessed on the following selection criteria:










Personal, intellectual
and interpersonal
qualities necessary for
leadership in home
country.
Motivation to develop
career in order to
establish a position of
leadership within 10
years.
A clear post-
Scholarship plan,
outlining career
objectives and how to
achieve them.
Commitment to
networking to find global
solutions.
Commitment to
networking within
Chevening community,
and alumni network in
home country.
Use studies and
experience in UK to
benefit themselves, their
country and the UK.
Able to successfully
complete proposed
course of study in the
UK.
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Value of a Chevening Scholarship
A full Chevening Scholarship award normally comprises:


Chevening Award amounts vary. Visit your country page of the Chevening website
for more information. Further details of what a Chevening Scholarship can cover
are explained in our Terms & Conditions.

Other benefits of a Chevening Award

The wider benefits of a Chevening Scholarship include a tailored engagement programme, creating
opportunities for Scholars to network with fellow Scholars and alumni, the FCO, high profile speakers, and
select UK organisations. Through this, the Scholarships provide a unique opportunity for leaders of the
future to build a global network of continuing professional significance and to establish social, cultural,
academic and commercial partnerships with the UK.

Funding & Administration


Chevening Awards are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.
The programme is administered on behalf of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office by the Chevening
Secretariat, based in London.

Payment of tuition fees
1.
Travel to and from your country of residence
by an approved route for you only
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An arrival allowance
3.
The cost of an entry clearance (visa)
application for you only
4.
A thesis/dissertation allowance
5.
A departure allowance
6.
A monthly personal living allowance (stipend)
to cover accommodation and living expenses
7.