Chevening Scholarships. Enabling future leaders to grow through studying in the UK

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1 Chevening Scholarships Enabling future leaders to grow through studying in the UK

2 What are Chevening Scholarships? The UK Government s global scholarship programme, funded by the FCO and partner organisations. Available in over 160 countries and territories, these scholarships support one-year master s degrees in any subject and at any UK university.

3 Who are Chevening Scholarships aimed at? Chevening Scholars have ambition and leadership potential, a strong academic background, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Chevening Scholars tend to rise to prominent positions in their countries, and in their chosen fields.

4 Who should apply for a Chevening Scholarship? In order to submit an eligible application, you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country Already have an undergraduate degree Have at least two years work experience Not have previously received UK government funding to study in the UK

5 Are there further eligibility criteria? Before being awarded a scholarship, selected candidates must also: Hold an unconditional offer from at least one of their three course choices Meet the Chevening English language requirement

6 Chevening s English Language requirement The Chevening English language requirement must be met by July 2018: Academic IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL ibt: 79 Reading 18 Listening 17 Writing 17 Speaking 20

7 Chevening s English Language requirement Pearson PTE Academic: 58 (with a minimum of 42 in each band) Cambridge English Advanced (CEA): Standard and computer-based tests both accepted. Overall score of 176 with a minimum score of 162 in each component. Universities may have different English language requirements to those of Chevening that you ll also need to meet.

8 What does a Chevening Scholarship cover? Fully covered* tuition fees A living allowance at a set rate (for one individual) An economy return flight to the UK Additional grants to cover essential expenditure * There is a global Chevening fee cap of 18,000 for MBAs

9 What else does a Chevening Scholarship offer? Chevening Scholars are also invited to a vast programme of exclusive networking events, talks, trips across the UK, and volunteering opportunities On graduating, scholars join over 48,000 other Chevening Alumni who together form an influential and highly regarded global network

10 What else does a Chevening Scholarship offer? Exclusive networking events in recent years have included: Roundtable policy discussions at the FCO with key staff Burns Night celebrations in Scotland Wilton Park digital diplomacy retreat Receptions with Chevening Partner organisations Leadership retreats at Cumberland Lodge

11 What else does a Chevening Scholarship offer? Exclusive academic talks in recent years have included: Chevening Conference in Birmingham Chevening Debate in Cambridge Global Leaders workshop in Durham Media training in Manchester Women in Leadership conference in London

12 What else does a Chevening Scholarship offer? Exclusive trips and tours around the UK in recent years have included: 10 Downing Street, the Scottish Parliament, the Houses of Parliament Stonehenge, the Roman Baths, the Giant s Causeway, the London Eye Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur s stadium Harry Potter film studios Hiking up Mount Snowdon

13 What else does a Chevening Scholarship offer? Other exclusive opportunities in recent year have included: Internships at the BBC World Service Volunteering opportunities Participating in landmark events such as Commonwealth Day Chevening Relay competition ImagineNation UK photography exhibition

14 The Chevening Alumni community Chevening has been running since 1983 and Chevening Alumni form the backbone of the programme. Numbering 48,000 worldwide, our alumni constitute a highly-regarded global network of skilled professionals working in a range of fields, including politics, business, law, media, and civil society.

15 Application and selection timeline what happens, and when? 7 August 2017 Applications open 7 November Early November November/December January/February 2018 February 2018 Applications close Applications are sifted against eligibility criteria Independent reading committees assess applications Applicants are shortlisted for interview Shortlisted applicants are notified that they are invited to interview

16 Application and selection timeline what happens, and when? March to May Interview period June July July September/October Announcement of interview results Selected applicants must have received an offer from one of their three selected universities Selected applicants must have met Chevening s English language requirements Successful applicants arrive in the UK to start their year as Chevening Scholars!

17 Further information about Chevening Scholarships For the 2018/2019 academic year, more than 1,500 scholarships will be awarded to scholars from over 160 countries and territories.

18 Apply for a Chevening Scholarship Applications are being accepted between 7 August and 7 November You can find all information about eligibility, timelines, and the online application system on our website

19 Online application form Leadership and influencing Explain leadership and influencing qualities using clear examples Networking Think about how you will build a global professional network and establish links in the UK

20 Online application form Study in the UK Explain how your experience is relevant to your chosen courses those choices will allow to achieve your career goals Career plan Explain what your short/long term career goals are. How you will achieve them and how will they benefit your home country?

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