Chevening Scholarship 2024-2025

Scholarships

The Chevening Scholarship is one of the most important and prestigious scholarship programs for studying a master’s degree in the UK. Applications are open to all nationalities to receive full funding for studies in all disciplines. Chevening is a highly sought-after opportunity because it does not have an age limit for master’s studies, making it an opportunity for people of all ages to complete their studies at one of the leading universities in the UK.

Chevening Scholarship (General Information)

The Chevening Scholarship 2024-2025 offers fully funded scholarships for master's studies in the UK for all disciplines and nationalities. The Chevening program is an international awards scheme from the UK government aimed at developing global leaders. It provides fully funded scholarships to international students from around the world who demonstrate leadership potential and have a strong academic background. Recipients can study a master's degree in any subject at a British university of their choice and become part of a vast global network of 5,000 alumni. This scholarship allows students to focus solely on their studies for a year, during which they will develop academically and professionally, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships. The scholarship is funded by the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations. It does not discriminate based on gender, age (no age limit), sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or other characteristics. What matters is the applicant's ability to present a strong application that demonstrates their potential to excel in a master's program.

Why Study in the UK?

The UK is a country that values the arts in various forms, offering numerous recreational opportunities. Studying in the UK will quickly enhance your English language skills, and it is known for its cultural diversity, with residents from all over the world. Pursuing a master's degree through the fully funded Chevening Scholarship is a significant opportunity to achieve this academic level in just one year.

The United Kingdom is a sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The UK is a popular study destination preferred by many students worldwide, attracting around 400,000 students annually, making it the second most popular country for international students after the United States.

Chevening Scholarship Details

Type of Scholarship: Master's Degree
Duration of Study: One year
Funding: Fully funded
Official Name of the Scholarship: Chevening Scholarship 2025
Funding Organization: British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner institutions
Place of Study: All British universities
Eligible Nationalities:
- Egyptians
- Algerians
- Iraqis
- Bahrainis
- Jordanians
- Kuwaitis
- Lebanese
- Libyans
- Omanis
- Palestinians
- Qataris
- Saudis
- Sudanese
- Syrians
- Tunisians
- Emiratis
- Yemenis
- All nationalities

Chevening Scholarship Specializations

Hotel Management
Archaeology and Museums
International Economics
Political Economy
Economics and Business
Accounting
Optics
History
Digital Marketing
Visual Design and Effects
Graphic Design
Photography
Education
Nutrition
Technology and Computer Science
Nursing
Geography
Islamic Studies
Environmental Studies
Japanese Studies
Sports
Mathematics
Tourism and Hospitality
Journalism and Media
Public Health
Pharmacy
Medicine
Medicine and Dentistry
Veterinary Medicine
Molecular Medicine
Aviation
Organic Studies
Social Sciences
Humanities
Applied Sciences
Analytical Chemistry
Digital Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Political Science
Architecture
Art, Music, and Design
Visual Communication Design and Cinema
Physics
Law
Law and Politics
Chemistry
Languages
Spanish
Danish
Arabic
German
English
French
Latin
Linguistics and Cultural Studies
Accounting
Electronic Simulation
Human Resources
Music
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Natural and Social Sciences Scholarships
Medical Sciences Scholarships
Military Science
Water Sciences
Art History and Civilizations
Bionanotechnology
Textile Fiber Technology
Human Rights
Entrepreneurship
Dentistry
Biology
Psychology and Psychiatry
Data Science
Space Science
Philosophy
Energy Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer and Information Engineering
Manufacturing and Metallurgical Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering

You can search for the program you want to study or the British university you wish to attend here.

Chevening Scholarship Benefits

Coverage of tuition fees
Monthly stipend
Airfare tickets
Visa fees
Funding to attend conferences

Required Documents for Chevening Scholarship Application

Valid passport
Application form (includes several essay questions that must be answered carefully)
Graduation certificate

Chevening Scholarship Requirements

Must be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
Return to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
Complete a bachelor's degree by the time you submit your Chevening application.
Have two years of work experience, equivalent to 2,800 hours.

Types of Work Experience Accepted by Chevening:

Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Voluntary work
Paid or unpaid internships
Apply to three different programs in the same field you wish to study and receive an unconditional offer from one of the programs by the specified deadline.
Not hold British citizenship.
Not have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK government scholarship.
Provide the names of two referees, and if you pass the first stage, submit two letters of recommendation.

Requirements for the Programs You Will Choose

The study must be full-time.
The course must start in the fall, usually in September or October.
You must choose a taught master's program, not a research program.
Upon completion, it must award you a master's degree.
The program must be based in the UK.
You cannot choose part-time programs, distance learning programs, programs less than nine months or more than 12 months in duration.
The program cannot be for a doctoral degree or involve study outside the UK for more than one month.

Remember, you cannot start studying until you meet the language requirements of the university. Universities require proof of language proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL with a specific score. When your university results are released, you must have an unconditional offer, or the Chevening Scholarship will be withdrawn.

How to Apply for the Chevening Scholarship

Applications are submitted online, and you will find the link below.
Select your country in the first box, and choose "Scholarship" in the second box.
After that, you can create an account.
Remember, you must also apply for the programs you want to study through the universities offering those programs in the UK.

Important Notes for Applying to Master's Programs in the UK

Work experience can be gained during your undergraduate studies or after graduation.
You do not need to meet the work experience requirement from one place; you can present experience from up to 15 different places.
The number of years of work experience will be calculated automatically when you enter the number of work weeks and the number of hours worked per week. One year of work consists of 40 * 50 weeks. Any work exceeding the full-time work limit is considered ineligible.
For important guidelines on the application form, click here.
Avoid repeating answers in your essays and avoid plagiarism.
The selected programs must be full-time, usually starting in September or October, be a taught master's (not research), lead to a master's degree, be located in the UK, and not exceed 12 months.
For FAQs, click here.
This scholarship does not require a language certificate, but you must meet the university's language requirements.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, you can join the Telegram channel for scholarships and opportunities and ask your question here.

Chevening Scholarship Timeline

September 12: First day to start applying for the scholarship
November 5, 2024: Application deadline
Mid-November to December: Applications will be reviewed
Early to mid-February: Preliminary acceptance for the online interview stage will be sent
February: Participants must submit all required documents

Chevening Scholarship FAQs

What fields of study can be pursued through the Chevening Scholarship?

If you meet the requirements for the program you wish to study, you can choose any field of study at any UK university.

What are the English language requirements for the Chevening Scholarship?

Chevening has waived the English language requirements since 2020, but you must still meet the language requirements of the university you are applying to.

What information should be covered in the recommendation letter?

How long the referee has known the applicant
The relationship between the referee and the applicant during this period
The last time there was contact between the referee and the applicant
Details of the applicant’s leadership skills, competence, communication skills, and their ability to complete the academic program in the UK

Can I submit more than one application for the Chevening Scholarship?

You can submit only one application.

For more FAQs about this scholarship, click here.